Christ is the bread of life as He Himself declared in John 6:35, providing spiritual nourishment to believers.
In John 6:35, Jesus identifies Himself as 'the bread of life,' indicating that He is the ultimate sustenance for our souls. Just as God provided manna in the wilderness to sustain His people physically, Jesus declares that He offers spiritual nourishment that quenches our deepest hunger. The events in the book of Ruth prefigure this truth, with Naomi hearing of bread in Bethlehem, which signifies God's provision. The physical bread represents Christ, who was sent from Heaven to give His life for the salvation of His people. As believers partake in the bread of life, they are nourished spiritually and assured of eternal life, fulfilling the promise of God’s faithfulness in providing for His people.
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