the first to receive a share of the crops.” We might ask by way of application: How does a pastor receive the firstfruits of his work? These are not financial or earthly benefits, although the Lord promises those also. The fruits of the pastor’s labors are spiritual, for his work is to sow the seed of God’s Word. His members will receive spiritual fruits from his faithful preaching. However, as the pastor studies the Word and prepares a sermon or Bible study, he will reap a rich harvest of fruit