First Fruits

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Complementary Reading: Leviticus 23:9-14

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Sermon Outline

• At the Feast of First Fruits, Jesus Rose As the First Fruits of the Dead
  • The Feast of First Fruits celebrates God’s provision and the promise of the future harvest
  • Jesus was the first to rise from the dead and fulfill First Fruists
• Because Jesus Is the First Fruits, All Who Believe In Him Will Also Rise to Eternal Life
  • Jesus is the First Fruit who guarantees the future rising of everyone who believes in Him
  • Share the Good News and expand the harvest