Manna
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The bread of earth, not heaven, is the true bread of life that Jesus offers to all who believe in him. 153:2.8-12
Moses reputed to have fed Israelites with manna, but Jesus chose not to exceed natural laws for personal or grandiose benefit. 136:6.6
Prereligious praying and mana practices were observed among Melanesians and Baganda tribes. 91:0.5
Primitive belief in natural wonders and mysteries foreshadows evolving religion's call for personal sacrifice and the ultimate service of God and man. (103:3.2,5)
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Manna in wilderness 153:2.8 — Ex 16:14-15.
- Manna versus bread of life 153:2.8 — Jn 6:30-33.
- I am the bread of life 153:2.8 — Jn 6:34-37.
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