Although no one actually knows, some believe that the three notes played today are the same as those that were played in Jesus' time:

 

Tekiah
A long unbroken tone, symbolizes hope and the strength of God.

 

Shevarim
Three shorter, more broken sounds, indicates wailing and sorrow for sin.

 

Teruah
Nine staccato notes played very quickly, represents the broken heart of those who come to God.

 

The physical act of blowing the shofar at a Rosh Hashanah service was so strenuous that a second trained person was available if the first was unable to complete the task. The awesome sound of the shofar reminded the Jewish people of their past, God's great power, and his coming judgment.

 

Although we do not use the SHOFAR today in Christian services, do we listen to and hear the sound of God when he speaks to us?  How do we listen?  We read His Word to Hear His Voice.  How much time do we spend listening (reading) to the voice of God?   

 

Prayer
Jesus I want to hear your voice and heed your voice.  Fill me with your Spirit to hear you as I read your Word.  Amen