How can we offer our firstfruits today?
In what ways can we offer our "firstfruits" to God today?

The Call of Firstfruits

“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10)


Understanding Firstfruits

• In Israel, the first and best portion of every harvest was brought to the LORD (Exodus 23:19; Deuteronomy 26:1-11).

• The principle reveals God’s rightful claim to first place in every realm of life (Leviticus 27:30).

• In Christ, God gave His own “firstfruit”—Jesus risen from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). Believers, in turn, become “a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18).


Why Firstfruits Still Matter Today

• Scripture never portrays firstfruits as a mere relic of agrarian law; it is a timeless pattern of honoring God first.

• The promise of overflowing provision (Proverbs 3:10; Malachi 3:10) remains God’s declared intent toward faithful givers.


Practical Ways to Offer Firstfruits Today

1. Finances

• Set aside the first portion of every paycheck for the Lord before any other expense.

• Direct it to the local church (1 Corinthians 16:2) and Spirit-led ministries, trusting Him to multiply what remains.

2. Time

• Begin each day with Scripture and prayer (Psalm 63:1).

• Treat Sunday—the first day of the week—as sacred for worship and rest (Acts 20:7).

3. Talents and Skills

• Offer the first and best of your abilities—music, teaching, craftsmanship, leadership—to build up the body of Christ (1 Peter 4:10-11).

• Give God the creative “first draft,” not the leftovers of fatigue.

4. Relationships

• Dedicate children to the Lord from birth (1 Samuel 1:27-28).

• Invest the prime of your relational energy in discipling family and younger believers (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).

5. Possessions and Space

• Open your home for hospitality, small groups, and caring for those in need (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2).

• Share the firstfruits of garden produce or other resources with the poor (Proverbs 19:17).

6. Decisions

• Seek God’s counsel first in every choice (Matthew 6:33).

• Surrender ambitions, plans, and schedules before they harden into self-directed pursuits (James 4:13-15).

7. Technology and Productivity

• Offer the initial, most focused blocks of screen time to Kingdom purposes—Bible study, evangelism, encouragement—before recreational scrolling (Ephesians 5:15-16).


Blessings Tied to Firstfruits

• Material sufficiency: “Your barns will be filled with plenty” (Proverbs 3:10).

• Spiritual vitality: giving aligns the heart with God’s generosity (Matthew 6:21).

• Eternal fruit: investments into people and Gospel work reap everlasting reward (Philippians 4:17).


Getting Started

• Evaluate: list areas where God receives leftovers rather than first place.

• Decide: designate a clear “first portion” of income, time, and talent.

• Act: begin this week, trusting the Lord who never fails to honor those who honor Him (1 Samuel 2:30).

How does Leviticus 2:15 connect to Jesus as the firstfruits in 1 Corinthians 15:20?
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