7-Day Rosh Hashanah Family Devotional: Read, Discuss And Pray Together As A Family
Theme: “Awakening to the King”
Format Each Day:
1. Symbols & Meanings – 2–3 symbols per day
2. Scripture Readings – Direct from Old Testament & Gospels only
3. Discussion Questions – To engage hearts and minds
4. Prayer Focus – A short Messianic prayer
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Day 1 – The King is Calling
Symbols:
Shofar (Ram’s Horn) – Call to repentance (Lev. 23:24; Matt. 24:31)
Crown Motif – Declaring God as King (Ps. 47:6–7; Matt. 6:10)
Book of Life – Our names inscribed in God’s record (Ex. 32:32–33; Luke 10:20)
Discussion:
How does the sound of the shofar make you feel?
What does it mean to make Yeshua King in your daily life?
Why do you think God keeps a “Book of Life”?
Prayer Focus:
“Abba, awaken our hearts to hear Your call. We crown You as King over our lives, and we thank You that our names are written in the Book of Life through Yeshua, our Messiah.”
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Day 2 – Sweetness of His Word
Symbols:
Apples – Sweetness of blessing (Song 2:3; Prov. 7:2)
Honey – God’s Word sweeter than honey (Ps. 19:10; Prov. 24:13)
Bees – Diligence producing sweetness (Judg. 14:8–9; Prov. 6:6–8)
Discussion:
How is God’s Word like honey?
What does diligence look like in following God?
How can we “taste and see” God’s goodness this year?
Prayer Focus:
“Father, let Your Word be sweet to our hearts. Teach us to be diligent like the bees, working in love and producing good fruit for Your Kingdom.”
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Day 3 – A Life That Bears Fruit
Symbols:
Pomegranate – Fruitfulness in God’s commandments (Ex. 28:33–34; Song 4:3)
Grapes – Joy in abiding in Yeshua (Deut. 8:8; John 15:5)
Fig – Peace and abundance (Mic. 4:4; Matt. 21:19)
Discussion:
Which fruit in the Bible is most meaningful to you and why?
How can we stay “connected to the Vine” this year?
What are some fruits of the Spirit we want to grow in?
Prayer Focus:
“Lord, make our lives fruitful in every good work. Keep us close to Yeshua, the true Vine, and help us to grow in love, joy, and peace.”
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Day 4 – God’s Provision and New Beginnings
Symbols:
Ram – God’s provision through substitution (Gen. 22:13–14)
Dates – Sweetness of His generosity (2 Sam. 6:19)
New Fruit – Gratitude for fresh beginnings (Isa. 43:19)
Discussion:
How does the ram in Isaac’s story point to Yeshua?
What new thing do you want God to do in your life this year?
How can we show gratitude daily?
Prayer Focus:
“Thank You, God, for providing Yeshua as the Lamb in our place. Thank You for new beginnings, and help us to receive and share Your blessings.”
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Day 5 – Purity and Forgiveness
Symbols:
White Clothing – Purity before God (Ecc. 9:8; Matt. 17:2)
Tashlich Water – Casting away sins (Mic. 7:19; John 7:38)
Discussion:
Why is white used to symbolize righteousness?
How does it feel to know God casts our sins away completely?
What areas of life do you want to surrender to God?
Prayer Focus:
“Yeshua, thank You for washing us clean. We throw away every sin and burden into Your living waters and receive Your forgiveness.”
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Day 6 – Peace and Covenant
Symbols:
Olive Branch – Peace and restoration (Gen. 8:11; Matt. 26:39)
Fish Head – Being the head, not the tail (Deut. 28:13)
Carrots – Increase in blessings (Deut. 1:11)
Discussion:
What does peace with God look like in your life?
How can we lead in righteousness instead of following the crowd?
Where do we want to see God’s increase this year?
Prayer Focus:
“Lord, give us peace that surpasses understanding. Lead us in Your ways, and increase our faith, blessings, and influence for Your Kingdom.”
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Day 7 – Blessing Others
Symbols:
L’Shanah Tovah Greeting Card – Speaking blessings (Num. 6:24–26)
Star of David – God’s covenant with Israel (Ps. 122:6; Matt. 2:2)
Discussion:
Why is it important to speak blessings over others?
How does Yeshua fulfill God’s promises to Israel?
Who can we bless today with our words?
Prayer Focus:
“May the LORD bless us and keep us, may His face shine upon us, and may His peace rest on Israel and all who call on His name in truth.”
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