Faith Requires Risk: Finding Hope in God’s Appointed Times
Dr. Mitch Glaser shares how Abraham’s bold faith in the Akedah reveals what it means to trust God completely—especially when He asks us to risk everything we hold dear.
“When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, the Bible give no indication that Abraham hesitated, questioned, or delayed. He simply obeyed. That kind of faith requires risk—but it’s the only way to truly follow God. For 131 years, our ministry has witnessed the same God who provided a ram for Abraham continue to provide for His people today. As we enter this Rosh Hashanah, discover how stepping out in faith reveals God’s faithfulness in ways we never expected.”
Understanding Rosh Hashanah
Discover why the Jewish New Year calls us to bold trust in an uncertain world
The Shofar’s Call
The piercing sound of the ram’s horn breaks through our comfortable routines and reminds us of the ram God provided in Isaac’s place. It calls us to spiritual awakening and the kind of faith that doesn’t guarantee safety—but promises God’s presence.
God’s Kingship
Rosh Hashanah celebrates God as King over Israel and all nations. True kingship requires our surrender, and surrender always involves risk. Yet this is how we discover Messiah’s ultimate reign and His eternal kingdom.
New Beginnings
The Jewish New Year offers hope for fresh starts, but new beginnings also require leaving the familiar behind. God’s faithfulness doesn’t eliminate uncertainty—it sustains us through it, generation after generation.
Sweet Traditions
From apples with honey to round challah, each tradition symbolizes hope and abundance. But the sweetest discovery comes when we risk trusting God’s provision, even when we can’t see how He will provide.
Biblical Foundation
Rooted in Leviticus 23 as the ‘Day of Trumpets,’ this feast points to Messiah’s return. Like Abraham, we’re called to live in anticipation of promises we can’t yet see—the ultimate act of faith.
Tashlich Ceremony
Casting our sins into flowing water requires the vulnerability of confession and the risk of truly letting go. This ceremony prefigures the complete forgiveness found in Yeshua the Messiah.
- See how Abraham risked everything and discovered God’s provision in ways he never expected
- Learn why the shofar calls us to step out in faith, not stay in comfort
- Understand how Jewish traditions prepare us for lives of bold trust in God
- Discover that following God means embracing uncertainty with courage
- Perfect for teaching children that real faith always involves real risk
Teaching Children about God’s Appointed Times
The Olive Tree House: Rosh Hashanah
Join Hilly and Tina as they discover Abraham’s incredible story of faith and risk. When Isaac asked, “Where is the lamb for the offering?” Abraham took the ultimate leap of faith, trusting God to provide. Children learn that God’s promises are more reliable than our fears and stronger than any challenge we face.
Learn from these videos
The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah
Before Rosh Hashanah begins, we wanted to tell you what it is, how it is celebrated, and what it means for believers in Yeshua!
Rosh Hashanah: God Leads Us in the Wilderness
Here is a devotional from our president, Mitch Glaser, about how God uses our time in the wilderness to teach us.
An Unforgettable Rosh Hashanah after 9/11
Dr. Mitch Glaser remembers a special testimony that arose from the tragedy of 9/11. Dr. Glaser also shares about how we can pray for Israel and the new Middle East.
Ten Days of Awe
The time from the beginning of Rosh Hashanah to the end of Yom Kippur is known as the Ten Days of Awe. Here is how these days ultimately show us our need for forgiveness through the Messiah, Yeshua!
S3E2: Messiah In Rosh Hashanah
In this episode of Our Hope Podcast, we invited our national ministry representative, Dr. Alan Shore, to share with us how Rosh Hashanah points to our Messiah, Yeshua.
Free Online Course: The Fall Feasts of Israel
Join us as we journey through the fall festivals of Israel and what they tell us about atonement, redemption, and God’s desire to dwell with us! Sign up for free at cpbi.chosenpeople.com
Take These Insights Home
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Rams Horn Shofar
The shofar is blown in Jewish and Messianic services on Rosh Hashanah and at the very end of Yom Kippur, and is also blown every weekday morning in the month of Elul before Rosh Hashanah.
Risking Everything to Reach the Jewish People
For 131 years, Chosen People Ministries has taken the risk of faithful witness, even when it wasn’t comfortable or convenient. Today, with our 25 staff members serving in Israel during dangerous times, we continue to step out in faith because we’ve learned what Abraham discovered: God’s provision often comes after taking the bold step to risk everything.
In the very land where Abraham climbed Mount Moriah, Jewish hearts are opening to their Messiah even amid conflict and uncertainty. Your prayers, support, and willingness to step out in faith alongside us helps us continue this 131-year-old legacy of bold witness.
Faith doesn’t guarantee safety—but it’s the only way to truly follow God and see His kingdom advance in impossible places.