The Sound of the Trumpet 📖 Text: Joel 2:1 – “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain…” 1. Introduction Throughout Scripture, the trumpet is a prophetic instrument used to announce, warn, gather, and release divine order. In Joel 2:1, the trumpet blast was a call to awaken Zion (the people of God) to prepare for an imminent move of God. Today, the trumpet represents the voice of God, prophetic warnings, and divine summons. 2. Symbolism of the Trumpet in Scripture a) A Call to Assembly Trumpets gathered God’s people for worship, war, or instruction. 📖 Numbers 10:2–3 – The congregation assembled at the sound. Application: God is calling the Church to unity and readiness. b) A Call to War / Alarm of Danger Trumpets warned of battle or danger approaching. 📖 Jeremiah 4:19–21; Amos 3:6. Application: The Church must discern the times and rise in spiritual warfare. c) A Call to Worship and Celebration Trumpets announced f...