Speaker: Jim Staley from Passion For Truth Ministries
Topic: The prophecy of the Firstfruits
Objective: Explore biblical connections and significance of the Firstfruits offering, from ancient times to the first century, and its relevance today.
Key Themes: Biblical connections, prophecy, resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Biblical Context
Passover: Symbolizes the sacrifice of the Passover lamb, Christ's sacrifice.
Represents the exodus from Egypt, symbolizing liberation from sin.
Feast of Unleavened Bread: Represents removing sin (leaven) from life.
Christ was buried during this feast.
The Feast of Firstfruits
Timing:
Celebrated the Sunday following the first Sabbath after Passover.
Marks the beginning of the Omer count leading to Pentecost.
Significance:
Prophesied the Messiah's resurrection after three days and nights.
Celebrates the 'first fruits' of resurrection, with Christ as the first fruit.
Scriptural Connections
Exodus 12:7: Instructions for the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
1 Corinthians 15:20: Christ as the first fruit of resurrection.
Prophetic Moments:
Esther: Parallels with feasting and approaching the king after three days.
Exodus 19: Preparation for the third day revelation on Mount Sinai.
Historical and Prophetic Events on 17th of Nisan
Noah's Ark: Rested on Mount Ararat.
Crossing the Red Sea: Israel's liberation from Egypt.
Joshua 5: Israel eats from the land for the first time.
Genesis & Exodus Connections: Significant events aligning with resurrection day.
Modern Implications
Observance and Misinterpretations:
Early Christians followed God's calendar for these feasts.
Roman adoption and alteration led to current Easter practices.
Scriptural Support for Observance:
1 Corinthians 5:6-8: Encouragement for Gentile Christians to observe these feasts.
Conclusion
Call to Action:
Reconnecting with God's calendar to celebrate the resurrection.
Understanding and practicing the Firstfruits offering as a spiritual and community enrichment.
Upcoming: Discussion on Pentecost (Shavuot) in the next session.
Additional Resources
Text FEASTDAY to 844-763-9543 for a free PDF on the prophetic feast days.
Encouragement to explore deeper into the biblical feasts and their prophetic significance.