What does the Bible teach about the relationship between believers and Christ as the bread of life?

In John 6, Jesus refers to Himself as the bread of life, indicating that He sustains and nourishes the spiritual needs of believers. This metaphor aligns with the imagery in Exodus 29, where unleavened bread is depicted as part of the consecration, symbolizing Christ’s sinless nature, meant to be received by believers. By eating of this bread, which metaphorically signifies faith in Christ, believers experience union with Him, receiving both life and sustenance. Thus, acknowledging Christ as the bread of life underlines the necessity for active faith in His saving work.