Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 2nd (Nehemiah 13 & John 6:41-71)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Passover Theology - The Language of the Cross
There are allusions to sacramental themes throughout this passage. Can see at the very beginning, the feeding of the five thousand, jesus breaks the bread, gives thanks, he distributes it. Its language that would bring to mind the celebration of the eucharist. The fact that jesus becomes flesh matters greatly. He gives his body for the life of the world. It's the actual physical, material sacrifice of his body on the cross that is the means of his self donation.
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