• Leviticus 23:15-17
    'And you shall count for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths shall be completed. Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the LORD. You shall bring from your dwellings two wave loaves of two-tenths of an ephah. They shall be of fine flour; they shall be baked with leaven. They are the firstfruits to the LORD.
     
  • Exodus 23:16-17
    and the Feast of Harvest, the firstfruits of your labors which you have sown in the field; and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you have gathered in the fruit of your labors from the field. “Three times in the year all your males shall appear before the Lord GOD.
     
  • Acts 2:1
    When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
     
  • Numbers 28:26
    ‘Also on the day of the firstfruits, when you bring a new grain offering to the LORD at your Feast of Weeks, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work.
     


Related Scriptures

  • James 1:18
    Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 15:20
    But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 15:23
    But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His coming.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Feast of Firstfruits


Resources

The Blessing of Firstfruits

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

If we remain faithful, we remain an integral part of His plan of salvation. Through His grace, we are a part of His 'promise to come.'


The Harvesting of the Firstfruits

'Prophecy Watch' by Bill Keesee

Biblically, a harvest represents the gathering and resurrection of the saints, but also includes other aspects of our preparation for God's Kingdom.


The Two Wave Loaves of Pentecost

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The offerings of the Old Testament are like divine parables, acted out to teach about the Messiah, unveiling a beautiful picture once we understand the symbols.


Who Are the Firstfruits?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

We may take it for granted that 'firstfruits' are synonymous with 'Christians.'" However, 'firstfruits' is very general, referring to surprising things.


Faithful, Following Firstfruits

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Those reveling in the 'new freedoms' of apostasy cannot be persuaded to return to former beliefs because they no longer believe in the sanctified Word of God.


Firstfruits and the Master Potter

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

The Potter and Clay analogy provides instructions for understanding character-building tests and trials in the life-long sanctification process.


Holy Days: Pentecost

Bible Study by Earl L. Henn

The late spring Feast of Pentecost shows the harvest of firstfruits, God's church. It is a continual reminder of our part in God's plan!


The Wavesheaf Offering

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Most know very little about the wavesheaf offering, even though it represents one of the most significant acts: the resurrection and ascension of Christ!



For more resources, please see the library topic for Feast of Firstfruits