Feb. 21, 2010 - Yahweh's Principle of Firstfruits

I. Even Before the Law
A. Abel was...Gen. 4:4
B. Noah...Gen. 8:20
C. Abraham...Gen. 22:1-3
D. Widow of Zarephath 1 Kings 17:9-16

II. Some History on the Subject
A. Firsts of the field...Ex. 23:19; Neh. 10:35
B. Whether man or animal Num. 3:13; Ex. 13:11-15, Num. 8:13-19
C. Spoils of Battle Josh. 6
First battle of the Israelites, all belongs to Yahweh

III. Leading by Example!
A. Paul...2 Cor. 11:22-33, 12:14-16 (gave of himself)
B. His Beloved!!! Eph. 5:2, Matt. 26:57-68, 27:27-51 Yahweh led by example, if he asks us for anything, he's done more the way he gave up his son for us

IV. Sizing up the Situation
A. Human Nature...Gen. 8:21; Ps. 14:1-3, 53:1-3, Isa. 59, Jer. 5:1, 2
B. Even More...Mal. 1:6-9, 12-14; 3:8-9 (laws change, principles stay)
C. Yahshua's Encounter...Luke 4:14-30 (human nature, most follow the masses whether it's right or wrong)

V. Not So Common! Common Sense
A. Truly Yours...Luke 14:25-35 (How important to obey the principle of firstfruits)
B. No Exceptions! Mark 9:49 (we'll all have our test); Rev. 16:15 (example of getting a pop quiz); Nahum 1:23 (Yahweh is upset with his people) (This is a problem for the righteous and unrighteous - Rev. 6:9-11)
C. When?...Mal. 3:10-12 (Trust Yahweh)

This is Satan's world. He's been given this authority from Yahweh. Satan has made this life appealing. Yahweh can offer so much more. Let us not yield to the temptations of this world.

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