14 Jun The Biblical Principle of First #2

Biblical Principle First Overview

Pastor delivers a powerful message on the biblical principle of ‘first’ – God’s redemptive design where the pure redeems the corrupt. Starting with God giving His firstborn Son to redeem humanity, this principle extends throughout Scripture and life. In Exodus, God claims the firstborn as His own, establishing the pattern of redemption. Christ, the spotless Lamb, redeemed us from corruption through His precious blood. As believers, we must put God first in every area of life to experience His redemptive power above worldly corruption. Through a compelling testimony of a physician who quit his lucrative but life-destroying job in obedience to God, we see how honoring God first removes limitations and brings supernatural provision. Despite working less than half the hours, the doctor nearly tripled his income while saving his marriage. This demonstrates that putting God first isn’t sacrifice – it’s the pathway to abundant life and breakthrough in our most challenging circumstances.

Biblical Principle First Outline

• 0:00 – Introduction: Transitioning from Two Economies: Setting the foundation by explaining the kingdom economy versus worldly corruption.
• 2:30 – The First Principle Defined: Establishing that the first is always the redemptive portion in God’s design.
• 5:00 – Old Testament Foundation in Exodus: Examining God’s command to consecrate all firstborn to Him.
• 8:15 – Christ as Ultimate First and Redeemer: How Jesus fulfilled the first principle through His sacrificial death.
• 12:00 – Living Above Worldly Corruption: Practical application of putting God first in our current corrupt world.
• 18:30 – God’s Love as the Foundation: Understanding redemption flows from God’s everlasting love for humanity.
• 25:00 – Real-Life Testimony of God First: The physician’s story of supernatural provision through radical obedience.
• 32:00 – Conclusion: Removing Limits Through Honor: When we honor God first, we remove limitations and access His abundance.

Scripture References

Exodus 13:1-2, Exodus 13:12-13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Malachi 3:6, Jeremiah 31:3, Colossians 1:13-14, Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:6

Key Takeaways

• The principle of ‘first’ establishes that the pure always redeems the corrupt in God’s economy.
• Jesus Christ is the ultimate ‘first’ – the spotless Lamb who redeemed humanity from sin’s corruption.
• Putting God first in every area of life activates His redemptive power above worldly circumstances.
• We’re living in increasingly corrupt times, but believers can live above these ‘beggarly elements’ through Christ.
• God’s love, not loneliness, motivated creation and continues to draw us through redemption.
• Radical obedience to put God first often leads to supernatural provision and breakthrough.
• When we honor God first, we remove limitations and access His abundant provision even in difficult times.

Biblical Principle First Notes

The biblical principle of ‘first’ represents one of God’s most profound redemptive designs woven throughout Scripture and life. This principle establishes that the first portion always serves as the redemptive element for everything that follows. God demonstrated this ultimate pattern by giving His firstborn Son to redeem all humanity from sin’s corruption.The Old Testament foundation appears clearly in Exodus, where God commands Moses to consecrate all firstborn to Him. This wasn’t arbitrary but established the redemptive pattern – the pure redeeming the impure, the holy sanctifying the common. Every firstborn male belonged to God, and those that couldn’t serve had to be redeemed or lost entirely. This foreshadowed Christ’s ultimate sacrifice as the spotless Lamb.Peter reminds us that our redemption came not through corruptible things like silver or gold, but through Christ’s precious blood – the incorruptible redeeming the corrupt. Jesus knew no sin yet became sin for us, that we might become God’s righteousness in Him. This redemption process flows into every area of life when we apply the first principle.In our current world, corruption runs rampant through every system – political, medical, educational. Like a car where not just the bumper rusts, but everything falls apart simultaneously, our world systems are collapsing. However, believers need not despair. By putting God first in everything, we access supernatural living above these ‘beggarly elements.’God’s motivation wasn’t loneliness but love. As Malachi declares, ‘I am the Lord, I change not’ – meaning if God were lonely, creating wouldn’t solve it since He’d remain unchanged. Instead, love requires an object for expression. God created humanity to receive and reflect His infinite love, originally making man in His image and likeness.The same deception Satan used on Adam – fear of withholding, fear of missing out, fear of not being enough – operates today through governmental and societal control. But God draws us with everlasting love, not fear. When we’re born again, His love floods our hearts through the Holy Spirit, creating genuine faith that works by love.The physician’s testimony powerfully illustrates this principle. Working 110 hours weekly, with most time consumed by government paperwork rather than patient care, his marriage and family crumbled despite financial success. When God instructed him to quit his lucrative practice, it seemed impossible. Yet through obedience, he discovered God’s supernatural provision – nearly tripling his income while working less than half the hours, saving his marriage, and finding fulfillment.This demonstrates that it’s ‘not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord.’ When we honor God first, we remove limitations from His ability to work in our lives. Even during famines, those who put God first experience supernatural provision and breakthrough in impossible circumstances.

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