Messiah in the Feast of Firstfruits
By Sam Nadler Many people ask about the parallels between Passover and Easter. But are you also aware of the biblical feast of Firstfruits? The Feast of Firstfruits illustrates Messiah’s resurrection in light of Passover, thus disclosing the Resurrection in its proper biblical context. Firstfruits originates in the Torah of Moses, and although the command was given in the wilderness, it was not to be celebrated until the people entered the Land: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, when you enter the land which I am going to give …