In this message Pastor J.R. teaches the biblical principle of “First Things First,” explaining that God gave first—demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice—so believers are called to honor God with the first portion of their lives and resources. He connects passages from Romans, Colossians, Corinthians, and Exodus to show that the firstborn and firstfruits belong to God and represent a redemptive principle. Using the example from Exodus, he explains that the clean firstborn could redeem the unclean, illustrating how Jesus, who was clean, sacrificed Himself to redeem sinful humanity. He also compares the offerings of Cain and Abel, emphasizing that Abel gave the first and best while Cain gave what was left, highlighting that faith and trust are shown by giving God the first portion. Pastor J.R. concludes by teaching that tithing is not the gospel but a response of trust after believing the gospel, and he invites listeners to respond by trusting God fully and putting Him first.