God’s System of Prosperity: The Wisdom of Firstfruit Pt. 1

The Wisdom of Firstfruits The Wisdom of God is that the Blessing of Abraham comes upon the Gentiles by inclusion into the Covenant of Abraham. The Scriptures describe gentiles or Christianity as an inclusion not as a separate covenant, but as a "grafting in" to the existing promises made to Israel, making them fellow heirs through faith in Jesus Christ. Grace is the Propeller of Works but Faith is the Producer of Works. Paul uses the powerful metaphor of an olive tree to explain how Gentiles are included. The natural branches (unbelieving Israel) were broken off, and wild branches (Gentiles) were "grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree". This passage emphasizes that Gentiles do not replace Israel but share in the same spiritual nourishment from the root (the Abrahamic promises). Be blessed as you listen to this thought provoking and challenging teaching from our father!