First Fruits and the Resurrection of the Dead*
There are many movies and books about NDE - Near Death Experiences. These include personal testimonies of those who have been clinically dead and then have returned to life. These accounts involve experiences of Hell and of Heaven and Jesus Christ, and some are written by medical professionals and former atheists. One of the newest movies is "After Death" from Angel Studios. About one half of the world believes in an afterlife, with that number divided into many various beliefs. Even with all of the personal testimonies, many people still disregard the truth of the Gospel, which is rooted in the death on Passover and, three days later, the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the Feast of First Fruits. The Feasts of the LORD , which are not called the Feasts of Israel in scripture, have been with Christ's first coming, and will be with Christ's second coming or return, fulfilled by Jesus. We know, according to the Gospel accounts, that Jesus was raised on the Sunday...