Former & Latter
Feast of Firstfruits
Passport Destination No. 3
God's Plan for Glorification
God grants victory to those who walk in obedience and gratitude
Have you ever told your kids they can't eat until you all have prayed and given thanks? If so, you are teaching them the basic principle of the Feast of Firstfruits.
Story Destinations:
The Battle of Jericho
& The Resurrection
After months of hard work planting a field (or working your 9-5 job!), the temptation to feel entitled to the harvest (your paycheck) is thwarted by the Feast of Firstfruits. Just as the name implies, the first ripened fruits of the harvest are given to the LORD before the remaining harvest matures and is harvested. This is not only an act of gratitude for what the Lord has provided, it is an act of faith that God will continue to provide.
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you enter the land I am going to give you and you reap its harvest, bring to the priest a sheaf of the first grain you harvest. He is to wave the sheaf before the Lord so it will be accepted on your behalf; the priest is to wave it on the day after the Sabbath. On the day you wave the sheaf, you must sacrifice as a burnt offering to the Lord a lamb a year old without defect, together with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of the finest flour mixed with olive oil—a food offering presented to the Lord, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter of a hin of wine. You must not eat any bread, or roasted or new grain, until the very day you bring this offering to your God. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live.' Leviticus 23:10-14
The Battle
of Jericho
When the Israelites conquered Jericho, all the silver, gold, bronze, and iron were to be given to the LORD's treasury as a firstfruit offering. Because a single person, named Achan, disobeyed and stole some of the treasures that belonged to the LORD, the LORD became angry and His blessing was no longer on the Israelites. As a result, they lost the next battle that should have been an "easy" win. Once Joshua discovered the truth and punished all those associated with the sin, God was no longer angry with them and they continued in victory over their enemies. God takes what we give in obedience and multiplies it for His glory and good pleasure.
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? Luke 16:10
The Resurrection
Miracle
Yeshua (Jesus), after being buried for 3 days, rose to life on the Feast of Firstfruits like a dead seed buried in the ground then suddenly arising to bring forth fruit. However, many forget that several other saints were also raised to life with Him that day. Ever wondered why?
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
John 12:24-25
As the season of firstfruits approaches, barley is the first grain that springs up and is ready to be harvested well before wheat. The miracle of these saints resurrected with Yeshua satisfied the firstfruit offering to God the Father, the early barley ready to reap.
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The promise of resurrection for the rest of us is coming soon like wheat fields coming to their fullness.
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Now Boarding for Feast of Firstfruits
Attention all family members...Now is the time to get those passports out and look at your Firstfruits itinerary. You will see a list of suggested destination experiences for you and your family to choose from and complete in order to earn your Firstfruit stamp. Enjoy this journey together and check back here when you are ready to plan your next Biblical holiday destination. Remember to contact your tour guide (me!) if you have any questions along the way.