HINT: In Leviticus 23, the 50-day countdown to Pentecost began on 'the day after the Sabbath' when the priest waved the first sheaf of barley ('Bikkurim'). Guess what happened on that exact morning at the empty tomb!
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” — 1 Corinthians 15:20 (ESV)
In Leviticus 23:11 and 1 Corinthians 15:20 (S10E1 Teaser: 'The Waved Sheaf'), why does Paul call the risen Jesus 'the firstfruits' ('Bikkurim')?
✨ PERSONAL LESSON
The Firstfruits Guarantees Your Full Harvest
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
You never have to fear what tomorrow holds when your life is tied to the risen Christ. Because the Firstfruits is already in Heaven, your harvest is unbreakable.
SAY THIS ALOUD
“Christ the Firstfruits has risen, and my future harvest is eternally secure in Him.”
