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Welcome and Show Overview
- Rick B2T is the host. The show is focused on empowering Christian patriots for the next few hours.
- Great guests are coming on, including Kyle Milloholland live.
- Topics include: no panic as Trump says, the Twitter files (described as amazing), Trump winning, and Fake Maga being completely exposed.
- Over the last 48 hours, Fake Maga teamed up with the left — this is how the unit party (globalists) activates their controlled opposition.
- Later: WordNWorship segment on the Feast of First Fruits — how it points to Jesus and what the offering meant in biblical times.
- WordNWorship will be on the other channel (FaithNFreedomTV or the WordNWorship channel on Rumble) because of music licensing rules.
- Right now the show is digging into the news after an amazing 48 hours.
Iran Peace Talks and Trump’s Strategy
- Rick was shocked that the mullahs would bend their knees at all.
- He is still skeptical and thinks bombs might drop in about 20 days (the two weeks they asked for), but the hard talk actually resulted in a potential peace deal.
- Trump is sending a Vance-led team to Pakistan for the Iran peace talks this weekend.
- Pakistan is highlighted as key in Q drops and Awan brothers references.
- Trump has assembled a pro-US, pro-Trump Arab coalition.
- Trump has exposed NATO through this situation.
- First round of talks takes place Saturday morning local time.
- White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt said Vice President Vance has played a very significant and key role since the beginning as the President’s right-hand man.
- Vance will lead the new phase of negotiations in Islamabad later this week.
- Vance is also in charge of expanded fraud investigations (over 80 cases with DOGE and prosecutors across the nation).
Ceasefire Details and Tensions with Iran
- Trump says Iran and US charging for Strait of Hormuz passage is a “beautiful thing.”
- JD Vance urged Iran not to let a legitimate misunderstanding over whether Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal derail the fragile agreement.
- Israel continued to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Iran took as a violation, but the US disagrees because Hezbollah is a proxy and was never mentioned in the ceasefire.
- Iran’s Parliament speaker called the ceasefire agreement and planned peace talks in Islamabad “unreasonable” after claiming the US violated a 10-point agreement.
- Rick prays that the Persian army stands up against the Islamic Republic and asks for continued prayer for the rescue of the Persian people.
- Trump stated the US and Iran will remove nuclear materials from the country with no enrichment.
- This was Trump’s core goal — to make sure the mullahs never get a nuclear weapon (about 90% of what he wanted).
- Other demands include removing ballistic missiles (pushed by Arab nations and Israel). Regime change is harder with 90 million people hardened over 47 years.
- White House statement: Trump set clear obtainable military objectives for Operation Fury. The operation was a massive success thanks to the brilliance of the US military.
- 13,000+ Iranian targets struck.
- 155+ Iranian ships destroyed.
- 90% of Iran’s weapons factories struck.
- 80% of Iran’s nuclear industrial base struck.
Fake Maga Exposed and Market Updates
- No matter what Trump does, the left and mainstream media twist everything negatively due to Trump Derangement Syndrome.
- A beautiful outcome is that Fake Maga has been fully exposed — those who said Trump would bring forever war or start WW3 by bombing Iran.
- Silver prices: Were at $115 in late January, now stabilized in the low 70s to 90s (currently around $75). Rick calls this a potential life-changing opportunity with limited risk because silver is liquid and can be sold quickly. It hedges against inflation, BRICS risks, and positions for a possible new gold-backed financial system.
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- Ties into US Debt Clock ideas of the Great Jubilee, wealth transfer, low-interest loans (0-3%), 0% property tax, etc.
- Oil prices plummeted after the ceasefire announcement (from $111 down to $91, nearly 20% drop). Rick says US complaints about lower oil prices are silly given domestic reserves. Removing the Strait of Hormuz threat is huge long-term.
No Panic Message and Iran’s Statements
- Thumbnail theme: “No panic” as Trump signals “shh” — the hardball threats freaked out people and the mullahs, leading to the 10-point plan.
- Many lies from CNN and others about what the plan contains. It is a new 10-point plan (Trump also mentioned a 15-point plan) that includes Iran not helping Hezbollah.
- Trump warned: Numerous agreements, lists, and letters being sent out have nothing to do with the real US-Iran negotiations and many are from fraudsters and charlatans.
- Iran’s official statement thanks Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshall for mediation efforts and accepts the general framework of their 10-point proposal plus the US 15-point proposal as basis for negotiations.
- If attacks against Iran are halted, their armed forces will cease defensive operations (note: does not mention Hezbollah).
- Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible for two weeks, coordinated with Iran’s armed forces.
- Iran claims victory despite ~95% of leadership wiped out, navy and air force destroyed, and major damage to ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities — classic propaganda from a deep state puppet regime.
Tariffs and Warnings to Other Countries
- Trump: Any country supplying military weapons to Iran will face immediate 50% tariffs on any and all goods sold to the United States — no exclusions or exemptions.
- This is seen as a direct warning, especially regarding planes coming in from China.
Exposing Controlled Opposition and Mockingbird Media
- Influencers (Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones, etc.) knowingly lied, claiming Trump started a forever war or betrayed America. All proven wrong in 38 days.
- Alex Jones called out as controlled opposition (flipped on Trump multiple times; Q-linked claims of Mossad ties).
- Lenin quote: “The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.”
- Clandestine commentary: Trump parked US military at Iran’s ports, deleted their military, eliminated Khomeini and hundreds of regime leaders without boots on the ground, then squeezed them until they submitted. Anyone saying we lost is insane or spreading Iranian deep state propaganda.
- Ties to Q drops: Iran as deep state puppet (Obama sent billions, questions about uranium, “Free Iran. Fight, fight, fight.” after North Korea).
- Mockingbird media example: Over 20 outlets played the exact same clip of Trump saying “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down starting on day one” and then used the exact same scripted responses attacking him. This shows coordinated deep state effort.
Kyle Milloholland Interview – Expanded
Introduction and Background
- Rick B2T introduced Kyle Milloholland as an awesome FaithNFreedomTV creator who spends real time with guests (often 2–3 hours) instead of short interviews.
- Kyle said Covid was a turning point. He had grown up in the church but was never serious about faith until then.
- He dove back into the Word of God, fully surrendered to the Lord, and asked what God wanted him to do.
- He started the podcast originally called Tinfoil Hat Club with a friend. After the co-host stepped away about a year ago, he rebranded it as Word at War.
- The name means the Word (Jesus Christ) is at war with evil, and the Word of God is under siege in our world.
Teaching Style and Bible Topics
- Kyle mixes deep conversations with teaching episodes.
- He had just finished recording an episode on biblical translation covering the Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint, and Masoretic text.
- He explained that newer Bible versions sometimes remove verses because older manuscripts did not have them, not because of evil intent.
- Rick and Kyle agreed it is wise to use multiple versions. The ESV is recommended for study because it is word-for-word and uses newer manuscripts. The King James Version is beautiful but based on earlier texts and older English.
- They discussed the Ethiopian (Tewahedo) Bible, which includes books like Jubilees and Enoch that were popular at Qumran. Kyle said these can be read by mature Christians with discernment but are not for new believers.
- Recent topics on his show: AI, the entertainment industry (a major blind spot where Christians fund ungodly content), disclosure, and spiritual warfare.
Platforms and Upcoming Events
- Central hub: thewordatwarmedia.com — watch/listen to shows, buy merch, join the private War Room community on the School platform (no algorithms, book studies, bonus teachings).
- Upcoming: Unseen Realm virtual conference on April 25 with 30-day replay. Speakers will cover origins of faith, fate of the watchers, angels and the realm of the dead, and the true identity of Satan before the fall.
- Shortcut for tickets: thewordatwarmedia.com/unseen26.
Personal Story, Spiritual Battle, and Prayer
- Before full-time ministry, Kyle worked safety in a distribution center for almost 12 years on the West Coast.
- He quit after returning from vacation and hearing company leaders push heavy Pride Month indoctrination of youth. He felt the Lord calling him to leave and take a stand.
- He said stepping into ministry puts him and his family in the crosshairs of spiritual attack, especially on provision.
- Kyle asked for prayer for provision and for his wife, and asked listeners to support with likes and subscribes as simple encouragement.
- Viewers prayed for Kyle and his family on air. Kyle then prayed for everyone listening, asking God for peace, healing, provision, restoration, and to keep everyone rooted in His Word.
- Rick encouraged everyone to follow Kyle on FaithNFreedomTV and Rumble.
WordNWorship – Feast of First Fruits Teaching
- The segment moved to FaithNFreedomTV or the WordNWorship channel on Rumble for music licensing.
- Current timing: Middle of Passover/Unleavened Bread week (seven days of removing leaven/sin and eating matzah).
- Feast of First Fruits: Marks the beginning of the barley harvest and points directly to Jesus’ resurrection.
- Biblical command from Leviticus 23: Bring the first sheaf to the priest, wave it the day after the Sabbath (Sunday), and offer a perfect year-old lamb, grain offering, and wine. This is a statute forever.
- Meaning: Give God the first and best of everything (crops, time, money, heart) as an act of trust and gratitude. He will provide the full harvest.
- Deuteronomy 26 adds that families bring a basket, publicly recount God’s faithfulness from Abraham through the exodus to the promised land, then worship and rejoice.
- Symbolism: Removing yeast represents removing sin; it is a time for heart-searching. It was a pilgrimage feast with huge crowds in Jerusalem.
- New Testament fulfillment (1 Corinthians 15:20-23): Christ has been raised as the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. As in Adam all die, so in Christ all shall be made alive. The Holy Spirit is described as the first fruits of our full redemption.
- Application: Offer God the first part of your day, your income, and your heart. Live with resurrection power, gratitude, and bold hope. Jesus rose on First Fruits, guaranteeing our future resurrection.
Closing and Final Encouragement
- Emphasis on “no panic” — live by faith and not by sight, echoing Trump’s message.
- Prayers offered for Persian Christians, Kyle Milloholland’s ministry and family, Teresa’s healing, and boldness for all believers.
- Promotion of FaithNFreedomTV platform and app for news, teachings, worship, movies, and music on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, and iOS.
- Encouragement to support ministries and use likes/subscribes as simple encouragement during spiritual battles.
- The show ended with several worship songs including themes of the battle belonging to God, no longer a slave to fear, glorious day of salvation, resurrection power, and surrender at the cross.
- Rick B2T closed by encouraging Christian patriots to celebrate the biblical feasts that point to Jesus, stand bold in faith, and trust God fully in the current season.
Final Sign-off
- “Christian soldiers, we are in this together. We are blessed to teach. We are neighbors. We believe we are blessed to be free to love our God and country.”
- Rick reminded everyone that elitist media deceives, but FaithNFreedomTV amplifies truth.
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The Feast of Firstfruits: A Timeless Picture of God’s Provision, Promise, and Power
Introduction
Every spring in ancient Israel, the people celebrated a special appointed time called the Feast of Firstfruits. It was not merely a harvest festival; it was a powerful reminder that God deserves the first and best of everything we have. This feast taught the Israelites to trust God completely with their future while expressing heartfelt gratitude for His past faithfulness. Most remarkably, the Feast of Firstfruits was designed by God to point forward to the greatest event in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In this three-part teaching, we will explore the biblical commands, the deeper meaning behind the celebration, and how the feast finds its perfect fulfillment in Christ. Through full ESV Scriptures, additional cross-references, and clear explanation, you will discover why this ancient feast still offers fresh hope, purpose, and inspiration for your life today.
Part 1: The Old Testament Command and How It Was Observed
Leviticus 23:9-14: 9 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 10 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that I give you and reap its harvest, you shall bring the sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest, 11 and he shall wave the sheaf before the Lord, so that you may be accepted. On the day after the Sabbath the priest shall wave it. 12 And on the day when you wave the sheaf, you shall offer a male lamb a year old without blemish as a burnt offering to the Lord. 13 And the grain offering with it shall be two tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, a food offering to the Lord with a pleasing aroma, and the drink offering with it shall be of wine, a fourth of a hin. 14 And you shall eat neither bread nor grain parched or fresh until this same day, until you have brought the offering of your God: it is a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
Cross References:
Exodus 23:19: “The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring into the house of the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.”
Exodus 34:26:“The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring to the house of the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.”
Proverbs 3:9-10: “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”
The Feast of Firstfruits was commanded right after Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. When the barley harvest began, the people were required to bring the very first bundle (sheaf) of ripe grain to the priest. The priest would wave it before the Lord on the day after the Sabbath—always a Sunday. Along with the sheaf, they offered a perfect year-old male lamb, fine flour mixed with oil, and wine. No one was allowed to eat any of the new harvest until this offering was presented. God made this a lasting statute for every generation.
This command was simple but profound. It taught the people that the land, the crops, and their very lives belonged to God. By giving Him the first sheaf, they declared their trust that He would provide the full harvest. It was an act of faith, obedience, and gratitude right at the beginning of the season.
Summary: Giving God your first and best is never a loss—it is the seed of blessing. When you put Him first in your time, resources, and decisions, you step into the same kind of faith the Israelites exercised. Just as they trusted God for the rest of the harvest, you can trust Him to provide for your future. Start today by offering Him the first part of your day in prayer, the first portion of your income, and the first place in your heart. When God receives your firstfruits, He releases His abundant provision and favor over the rest of your life.
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Part 2: The Deeper Meaning and How Israel Celebrated It
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (ESV): 1 “When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance and have taken possession of it and live in it, 2 you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from your land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket, and you shall go to the place that the Lord your God will choose, to make his name to dwell there. 3 And you shall go to the priest who is in office at that time and say to him, ‘I declare today to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our fathers to give us.’ 4 Then the priest shall take the basket from your hand and set it down before the altar of the Lord your God. 5 “And you shall make response before the Lord your God, ‘A wandering Aramean was my father. And he went down into Egypt and sojourned there, few in number, and there he became a nation, great, mighty, and populous. 6 And the Egyptians treated us harshly and humiliated us and laid on us hard labor. 7 Then we cried to the Lord, the God of our fathers, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. 8 And the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great deeds of terror, with signs and wonders. 9 And he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. 10 And now, behold, I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, which you, O Lord, have given me.’ And you shall set it down before the Lord your God and worship before the Lord your God. 11 And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you.”
Cross References:
Numbers 18:12-13: “All the best of the oil and all the best of the wine and of the grain, the firstfruits of what they give to the Lord, I give to you. The first ripe fruits of all that is in their land, which they bring to the Lord, shall be yours. Everyone who is clean in your house may eat it.”
Nehemiah 10:35: “We obligate ourselves to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all the fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the Lord.”
Exodus 23:16: “You shall keep the Feast of Harvest, of the firstfruits of your labor, of what you sow in the field. You shall keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in from the field the fruit of your labor.”
During the actual celebration, families brought their firstfruits in a basket to the Temple. They publicly recounted God’s faithfulness—from their ancestor’s wandering, through slavery in Egypt, to deliverance and entrance into the Promised Land. After presenting the offering, they worshiped and rejoiced together with the priests, Levites, and foreigners among them.
This ceremony carried rich symbolism: everything comes from God, so we give Him our best with grateful hearts. The retelling of their story reminded them that their blessings were rooted in God’s past deliverance. The feast called them to live with joyful gratitude rather than mere obligation.
Summary: Your story of God’s faithfulness is powerful—never forget to tell it. Just as the Israelites declared God’s mighty acts while presenting their firstfruits, you are invited to remember His goodness in your own life. When you bring your best to God and rejoice in what He has already done, your heart fills with fresh gratitude and strength. Make it a habit to recall God’s past deliverances, especially in difficult seasons. Gratitude turns ordinary days into worship and transforms your challenges into opportunities to trust Him more deeply. Rejoice today—your story is still being written by a faithful God.
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Part 3: Fulfillment in Jesus Christ and Its Meaning for Christians Today
The Feast of Firstfruits was always meant to point beyond the barley fields of ancient Israel to something far greater. In the New Testament, we discover that this sacred celebration finds its perfect and beautiful fulfillment in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What began as a harvest offering in the Old Testament becomes a powerful picture of Christ as the “first sheaf” raised from the dead, guaranteeing new life for all who believe in Him. This section explores how the feast comes alive in the Gospel and what it means for every Christian living today—offering us unshakable hope, daily purpose, and the promise of a glorious future resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:20-23: 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:20-23:And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
James 1:18: Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Cross References:
Romans 11:16: “If the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13: “But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.”
Revelation 14:4: “It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb.”
Jesus was crucified on Passover and rose from the dead on the exact day of the Feast of Firstfruits—Sunday morning. His resurrection was the “first sheaf,” guaranteeing the future harvest of all believers who will rise again. The Holy Spirit living in us now is also described as the firstfruits of our coming full redemption.
This fulfillment changes everything. Because Christ rose first, we have unshakable hope. We are called to give God our first and best, live with resurrection confidence, and share His goodness with others.
Summary: Because Jesus rose, your future is secure—no matter what today looks like. Christ as the Firstfruits means your life is not defined by death, failure, or fear, but by resurrection power. Let this truth fuel your daily walk: offer God your first and best, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and live with bold hope. One day the full harvest will come when Jesus returns. Until then, live as one who has already tasted the firstfruits of eternal life. Rise above your circumstances today—your Savior has already conquered the grave, and He lives in you.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the beautiful picture of the Feast of Firstfruits that points us straight to Jesus. Help us to give you the first and best of our time, our resources, and our hearts every single day. Fill us with gratitude for your past faithfulness and with confident hope in the resurrection power of Christ. May we live each day as people who have already received the firstfruits of your Spirit, trusting you fully and rejoicing in your goodness. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
