Back in antiquity, bread was a main source of sustenance for life and therefore a very important part of everyday life. You may remember that back in Exodus the Lord kept His people alive by supplying them with "manna from heaven" a bread substitute, so that they would not starve. Once again, providing the very "essentials" of life to His children.
You might want to read up on the Feast of Unleavened Bread in Exodus 13:3-10). The bread was "unleavened" because they didn't have the time to allow the bread to rise, therefore "unleavened" or yeast-less bread. Another passage discussing unleavened bread is found in Numbers 1:6-9). And of course, just as Jesus provided food for them in the wilderness, He also provides spiritual sustenance for His people today. God's Word is referred to as "The Bread of life". Jesus Christ continues to provide this life giving substance to those claiming Him as their Savior and declares in John 6:58, "Not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eats of this bread shall live for ever". The emphasis is on living on the Word of God.
Jesus used four different names for Himself that involve the imagery of bread in John 6. He refers to the "Bread of Heaven" and "the bread of God. He also mentions "the bread of life and "living bread".
However mentioned, it is important that Jesus Christ was the supplier and sustainer of life for those who wandered in the desert and He is still providing that support in His Holy Word today. Pick up the book and see if you don't feel fed from His spiritual inspiration.
And of course we would be unwise if we failed to mention the "miracle of the five loaves and two small fish", which Jesus turned into a feast for over 5,000 people in John 6. What an important name for our Lord as He daily feeds us from His Holy Word. Wanna bite? Open God's word and have a snack.
Dave
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