Deuteronomy 16:10-12

Bikkurim, or “firstfruits,” is a term familiar to both Jews and Christians. It conjures up sentiments such as gratitude, giving back to God, and celebrating the abundant gifts that He has bestowed upon us. In this reading plan, we will explore the origins of the bikkurim and discover the source of the firstfruits tradition. Most importantly, we will learn how this ancient practice still applies to our lives today.

Is it wrong to want to be radiant? What if the desire isn’t simply a sinful quest of vanity, but a God-instilled hunger to reflect His definition of beauty: joy in God. Could people recognize your joy by gazing into your face? Or has your joy gone missing? In this seven day plan, discover how your joy can be restored, even in difficult situations, by learning to fight for radiance.

This 16-day plan will walk you through the book of Deuteronomy by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn that without God’s work in our hearts, we will inevitably fail to obey him. In light of the Gospel, the promise of heart-circumcision is fulfilled in Jesus, who gives us the Spirit to love God and walk in his ways.

Deuteronomy represents the precipice between Israel's wilderness journey and their conquest to come. As God draws his people into the promised land, Moses explains and amplifies the covenantal relationship between Yahweh and his people. By calling them to obedience, Moses looks forward to the day that Israel will be a blessing to all the nations of the earth.