The Purpose of Firstfruits

"But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him.  For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]."
- Hebrews 11:6

"But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides."
- Matthew 6:33

The word 'SEEK' means, 'to aim for or to strive after'.  In the year of Exponential Increase, we at HWC need to PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST!  "My first goes to You & I will trust You all year through!"

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-4, 8-11

'FIRST FRUITS' simply means 'the first and best part'.

PURPOSE OF FIRST FRUITS:

1. Offering of APPRECIATION – Deuteronomy 26:8

Proverbs 3:9 "Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops (increase)."

We’ve got to give God thanks for where He’s brought us from and where He’s taking us to.  When you trust God and give Him your all, you can thank Him for where He's taking you because you know it will be good!

'BROUGHT OUT' means 'to move forward to something'.

2. Offering of ANTICIPATION – Proverbs 3:9

Your barns will be filled with plenty. - Proverbs 3:10

'BARNS OR STOREHOUSE' means 'a depository for goods, a warehouse'.

3. Offering of CELEBRATION – Deuteronomy 26:11

It is a time of teaching your children how you are thankful and how you celebrate God's faithfulness and goodness.

PROMISES OF THE FIRSTFRUITS OFFERING:

• A Blessing will rest on your house - Ezekiel 44:30
• Give God the best and the rest will be blessed! - Romans 11:16

What We Do With the First - Will Establish the Rest!!!

Get ready for:        BLESSING!  Ÿ  FAVOUR!  Ÿ  INCREASE!

YOU’RE SETTING THE PATTERN OF PROVISION...
FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR!