The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has once again reported the sounding of the shofar on the Temple Mount.
In a post shared on Facebook, the Temple Institute wrote:
“SHOFAR SOUNDED ON THE TEMPLE MOUNT! As seen in the video, a woman was sounding the shofar on the Temple Mount today. Hopefully a sign of good things to come!”
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This moment is historic not only for its boldness but also because it marks the third time in recent years that the shofar has been blown on the Mount, something that had not happened in nearly 2,000 years.
A Building Prophetic Pattern
The first known blast took place during Rosh Hashanah in 2024, when groups smuggled in shofars and completed the traditional blasts despite police opposition. Just weeks later, silver trumpets were sounded overlooking the Mount on Tisha B’Av, followed by another shofar blast that same season. Now, this latest sounding continues what many believe to be an unmistakable prophetic rhythm.
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The Temple Institute’s emphatic words from its earlier announcement still carry weight: “It is happening.” To many, that phrase represents more than a declaration, it is an acknowledgment that events once thought impossible are now unfolding step by step.
Rising Jewish Desire to Worship
Momentum continues to grow among Jewish worshippers:
- Pilgrimages to the Mount now surpass 56,000 annually.
- Restrictions have eased, with prayer and even prostration increasingly permitted.
- Priestly blessings, silver trumpets, and multiple shofar soundings are reviving ancient practices long absent from the site.
Each of these steps reflects a deepening yearning to worship at Judaism’s holiest ground and a preparation for the long-anticipated rebuilding of the Temple.
Prophetic Meaning
The prophet Isaiah wrote, “And it shall come to pass on that day, that a great shofar shall be sounded, and those lost in the land of Assyria and those exiled in the land of Egypt shall come and they shall prostrate themselves before HaShem on the holy mount in Jerusalem.” (Isa. 27:13)
For Christians, these events echo the warnings of Revelation 11 and 2 Thessalonians 2, which foretell a future Temple that will stand at the center of end-times events. Jesus commanded His followers to “watch” the signs of the times (Matt. 24), reminding us that His return will not take us by surprise if we remain vigilant.
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The third blast of the shofar from the Temple Mount should not be dismissed as coincidence. It represents an unfolding prophetic drama, pointing us to the urgency of the hour. As believers, we are called to remain steadfast and bold in proclaiming the gospel, for the time is drawing near when every eye will see Him.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
