HINT: In Hebrew, 'Reshit' (Firstfruits) is not just the first item in a line—it is the legal sample and guarantee that the rest of the harvest is coming!
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” — 1 Corinthians 15:20 (ESV)
Why does Paul call the risen Christ 'the firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20) rather than simply 'the first person'?
✨ PERSONAL LESSON
Your Future Harvest Is Guaranteed
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
Want to know what your future looks like in Christ? Look at the risen Jesus. He is the Firstfruits guarantee that life, joy, and victory have the final word.
SAY THIS ALOUD
“Christ is risen as the Firstfruits, guaranteeing my eternal hope and victory.”
