Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 1st (Nehemiah 12 & John 6:22-40)
Alastair's Adversaria
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What Faith Is and What It Entails?
Christ is not merely repeating what moses did in the wilderness. He is bringing the ity that was always looked forward to. This passage is clearly reminiscent of other points in the gospel where jesus presents himself as food and drink. In like manner, those who look on the son of man and believe in him will have eternal life. They will receive the life of the spirit, anticipating and serving as a down payment of final resurrection. And on that great last day, they too will be raised up.
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