1 Corinthians 15:20

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.

From Background Notes [BN] for April 26th & 27th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

In this week’s readings, Christ is called “the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” One of the benefits of Jesus’ resurrection has been his ascension to God’s right hand and the gift of the Spirit.

Remember the importance of firstfruits to the ordinary farmer: they are a sign of how the rest of the harvest will turn out; how the rest of the fruit will come from the tree. God has long-term plans for each of his children, and we have every reason to “eagerly wait” for their fulfillment.  [BN,5]

Join us this week in Study, Worship, Praise and Celebration at Chicago First Church of the Nazarene:

* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am