0255 The Principle of the First

The Principle of the First

Exodus 12:12; 13:2

Blood protects everything while sin destroys everything

Sin ruins your life, family, and finances

Blood preserves you, family, and finances

The principle of the first

First born must be given to God not to be saved but because they are saved

First born must be given so that the rest could be blessed

Abel brought first fruit of his flock and was accepted

First born must be given to God or replaced

First born of man and beast had to be consecrated to God

First fruits of the ground were given unto the Lord

Jericho was the first city in promise land to be dedicated to God

God gave the firstborn Son to die for us

Jesus is the first fruit in resurrection – the rest will follow. Jesus is First and Last

Jesus is the firstborn among many brethren

Tithing is about bringing our first fruits to the temple

First seek the Kingdom of God and the rest will be added

Jesus said to one person “Follow Me” but he said let me first (Luke 9:59)

One person said “I will follow You” but let first (Luke 9:61)

Devotions in the morning is the principle of the first

Firstborn enjoyed special privileges

First command sums all other commandments

First day is Sunday – dedicated to God

To revenge is to kill the one that killed your son, to do justice is to let the law deal with him, to have grace is to forgive and adopt that person that killed your son