2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 110: Firstfruits

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 110: Firstfruits

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💁🏻 Concept: Firstfruits 
Firstfruits (ἀπαρχή, aparchē) refers to the first portion of a harvest, offered to God in thanksgiving and faith for the full harvest to come. In 1 Corinthians 15:20, Paul calls Jesus the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep—meaning His resurrection is just the beginning. It guarantees that all who belong to Him will also be raised. His glorified body is the preview of what’s in store for every believer. Our future is not decay, but glory.

📖 Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:20
(Leviticus 23:9–14; Romans 8:23; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4; Philippians 3:20–21; John 11:25–26; Romans 8:37)

👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:
1. Firstfruits points to Christ’s resurrection. 
2. Firstfruits guarantees our resurrection. 
3. Firstfruits makes our lives meaningful.

💪🏼 Applications:
1. Anchor all your hope in Christ’s resurrection.
2. Believe that you are more than conquerors. 
3. Commit yourself fully to the work of the Lord. 

🎙Discussion:
How does knowing that Jesus is the “firstfruits” of the resurrection impact your life?

🙏🏼 Prayer:
Lord God, thank You for raising Jesus from the dead and becoming the firstfruits of the resurrection. Christ’s victory over death gives me hope beyond the grave. I know that my body, though weak today, will one day be raised in glory like that of Jesus. Help me live each day with eternity in mind. When I face sickness, loss, or aging, remind me of the promise that I will rise because Jesus has risen. Fill me with resurrection power and joy, so that I reflect Your life even now. Let my heart overflow with thanksgiving. I praise You, for in Christ death is defeated. Death has been swallowed up by Your victory. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.