Revive Podcast Episode 101: The Feast of the First Fruits

Neighborhood Church Los Alimitos Service, Sunday, January 15th, 2023

Pastor Mike's Blog - Being Thankful Holds Back Want

Lev 23:9-14 – Festival of the First Fruits

The Feasts that we've covered so far in our series all point to Jesus! 

Sabbath

Passover

Unleavened Bread - Jesus says, "I am the bread of life." 

#First Fruits - Paul speaks to this 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

#Weeks (Pentecost)

Sheaf - bound stalks of grain

2 tenths of an Ephah = 5 lbs of flour

1/4 of a Hin of wine = about a liter of wine

First fruits - it is about the “first” of what we have or attain

Giving out of the "first" of what you have is an act of faith but also recognition of God’s gifts and promises

Giving your first fruits helps you to define your

Resources

Time

Allegiance  

Matt 6:33 - Seek Fist Kingdom of God

The principle to giving out of your "first fruits" isn't necessarily to fulfill the Law, but it's more about helping a person build character