Christ, the bread from heaven

The manna God provided for Israel in the wilderness was more than physical sustenance; it also served as a foreshadowing of ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More. Several of its characteristics point directly to who ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More is and what He came to accomplish.

First, manna had a heavenly origin. It rained down from heaven (Exodus 16:4), pointing to ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More as the heavenly man (1 Corinthians 15:47), who came down from heaven as the Father’s sent one to do His will (John 6:38–39).

Second, manna was granular or round in form (Exodus 16:14). This feature reflects Christ’s eternal existence, whose “goings forth are from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2).

Third, manna was fine or small (Exodus 16:14). This speaks of Christ’s outward unremarkableness in the eyes of humanity. He did not appear impressive or majestic, and many failed to recognize Him (Isaiah 53:2–3; Matthew 13:55).

Fourth, manna was white (Exodus 16:31), symbolizing Christ’s perfect holinessIt generally denotes something separate from the ordinary or even evil. Holiness is, above all, an attribute of God; He is glorious in holiness, He sits on his throne of... More and spotless purity. He was conceived by the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is God, a divine person in the Trinity of God; in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit works, for example, in creation or on individuals. The Holy... More (Luke 1:35), is called the Holy and Righteous One (Acts 3:14), and is described as a lamb without blemish or spot (1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 3:7).

Fifth, manna was like coriander seed (Exodus 16:31). This points to ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More as the source of life. Just as a seed contains the germ of life within itself, so ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More is the one in whom life resides: “In Him was life” (John 1:4).

Sixth, manna tasted sweet (Exodus 16:31). This reflects what ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More is to the hearts of those who truly receive Him—sweet, satisfying, and delightful. Meditation on Him brings joy and pleasure to the soul (PsalmPsalm simply means "song." In the Old Testament, this word only occurs in connection with the Psalms of David and the Book of Psalms. Singers sang a psalm with instrumental... More 104:34; Song of Solomon 2:3).

Finally, manna rested on the dew and did not touch the ground of the desert (Numbers 11:9). This illustrates Christ’s moral separation from sinThe Bible carefully differentiates between sin and sins. • Sin: the evil power at work in man that causes him to engage in sinful activities (Rom 7:17, 18). God pronounced... More and corruption. Though He lived among sinners, He remained “holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners” (Hebrews 7:26).

In every detail, manna points beyond itself to Christ—the true bread from heaven who gives life to the worldThe word is used with different meanings. It can mean the whole of humanity (Gen 41:57) or the created world (Rom 1:20), but also a moral system that is opposed... More.