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David Ogaga Ministry International

David Ogaga Ministry International

Acts 28:31 is the thrust of David Ogaga Ministries as Dr David is passionate about training ministers and teaching about the kingdom of God through Synergy School of Ministry, Bible Seminars, and social media.

David Ogaga Ministry International

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David Ogaga Ministry International
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟳In 1Corinthians 15:20-23;"𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽... For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him."What does it mean for Christ to be the firstfruits of the harvest?Being the "firstfruits of the harvest" is a rich biblical concept that points to several truths amongst which are—Old Testament BackgroundStarting with the Old Testament, the firstfruit (Hebrew: "bikkurim") referred to the first portion of the harvest, which was offered to God as a sacrifice of thanksgiving (Exodus 23:19, 34:26; Deuteronomy 26:1-11). This is the offering that acknowledges God's provision and sovereignty over the land and its produce.In perfect symbolism and significance, Jesus being the firstfruit of the harvest means:1.The Guarantee of the harvest. Just as the firstfruit reflects a bountiful harvest, it means Jesus' resurrection guarantees the future resurrection of believers, especially, and the rest of humanity for whom He died for. He is the perfect example of what the rest of mankind will experience ultimately. When the Bible says;Col. 1:18, "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence,”It means He alone can demonstrate the perfect example for the rest of humanity to follow. By implication, no one can experience anything else that He didn’t experience or demonstrate in life. And so whatever things He reveals and demonstrates is what the rest of mankind must experience in the ages to come. 2.He being the firstfruit shows “dedication and consecration.”Jesus is dedicated to God, symbolizing His complete surrender and obedience.This is what God needed of His creature as man. The very thing that Adam and Eve failed to demonstrate in the Garden.Jesus as the firstfruit means a call to obedience to all of God’s demand and desire of mankind.3.Being the firstfruit is a “representation and inclusion.”Jesus, as the firstfruit, represents the entire harvest, including all believers. His resurrection includes and secures the resurrection of all who are in Him as fulfilling the Word.1Cor. 15:22, “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming” (KJV).4.Again, it speaks of “priority and preeminence.” Meaning, Jesus has priority and preeminence over the entire harvest, emphasizing His supreme authority and lordship.Whereas, in the New Testament the concept of firstfruit applies to:1.“The Holy Spirit:” The Holy Spirit being given as a firstfruit, guarantees the future redemption and glorification of the believer’s body. (Romans 8:23, “And not only they [creation groaning], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”)Remembering the fact that;Acts 2:33, “Therefore (Jesus) being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear…36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” And, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty,” 2Cor. 3:17. Meaning, that which came on the Day of Pentecost was Christ Himself in spirit form.2.The“Believers' Lives:”Believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. And this is seen as a form of firstfruit offering unto God (Romans 12:1-2).In summary, Jesus as the corn of wheat being the firstfruit of the harvest means representing the entire harvest, guaranteeing its success and dedicating oneself to God. As the firstfruits, He ensures the resurrection of believers and represents God's sovereignty and provision.Therefore; “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage [the law on Mt. Sinai] again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father,” Rom. 8:15.The Endwww.davidogaga.org#Slavery_DO ... See MoreSee Less

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