The wavesheaf offering, as the first of the firstfruits, holds a central place in the period from wavesheaf to Pentecost, representing Jesus Christ being accepted before God as our High Priest. He is the First of the Firstborn, glorified in the first resurrection. This period begins with the waving of the sheaf of firstfruit barley, symbolizing Christ, and underscores the harvest of the firstfruits and God's integral role in it. The entire panorama of God's work with His firstfruits is portrayed, from Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for sin and our High Priest to the time when all of His brothers and sisters, the children of God, fully enter His Family. The emphasis during these fifty days of counting is on the intense labor of sowing and reaping carried out by human beings, striving to be offered before God as an acceptable offering, with Christ as the cornerstone of this spiritual harvest.

In the sacred calendar of God, the concept of firstfruits holds profound significance, pointing directly to Jesus Christ as the central figure. Christ is identified as the firstfruits, as plainly stated by Paul in I Corinthians 15:23, where He is called "Christ the firstfruits," marking Him as the initiator of God's spiritual harvest. This designation is reinforced in Colossians 1:18 and Revelation 1:5, where He is termed the firstborn from the dead, emphasizing His preeminence as the first to rise in glory. The Old Testament offerings in Leviticus 23 further illustrate this imagery, with the wave sheaf day and Pentecost both revolving around the theme of firstfruits. The wave sheaf offering, linked closely to Pentecost through the seven-week count, begins the harvest, while Pentecost concludes it with the offering of two wave loaves, both identified as firstfruits to the Lord. Though Scripture does not explicitly call Christ the first of the firstfruits, His role as the initial and supreme firstfruit is clear, paving the way for others to follow. Christ's position as the firstfruit is not only chronological but also qualitative, surpassing all others in authority and privilege, as Paul describes Him in Colossians 1:15 as the prototokos, first in preeminence. On wave sheaf day, He stands as the firstfruit, the beginning of God's harvest, while on Pentecost, He is the model firstfruit, the standard of excellence that the elect must emulate. Those who follow, also called firstfruits to the Lord as noted in James 1:18 and Revelation 14:4, are of the same kind yet subordinate, coming after Him in time and bearing the mark of human imperfection, symbolized by the leaven in the Pentecost wave loaves. As the Firstfruit, Christ forges the path for His followers, blazing a trail through His life and example. His call to "Follow Me," given to His disciples, sets the tone for discipleship, urging them to imitate His actions and walk as He walked. He is the way, the truth, and the life, the sole path to the Father, ensuring that those who adhere to His example will reach the goal of becoming firstfruits in the Kingdom of God. On Pentecost, Christ's centrality is undeniable. As the dispenser of the Holy Spirit, a responsibility given to Him by the Father, He equips those called to follow Him, enabling them to walk the path of righteousness. His example, coupled with the tools of the Spirit and the law, provides the means for growth and transformation, guiding His brethren toward becoming firstfruits after His manner. Thus, the focus of this feast remains firmly on Christ, the Firstfruit, whose life and work make all things possible for those who seek to emulate Him.