In the old times, bread was considered a staple. Everyone who had bread could "survive", but only if they had bread. Jesus says he is the "bread of life". "I am the bread of life," says he, "He who eats my bread will live forever".
It's very symbolic. It isn't as if Christians advocate cannibalism. By sharing in the teachings and words of Christ, (the "bread"), and believing in how He has shown us to live, we are saved!
30 posted on 02/13/2021 8:34:50 AM PST by China Clipper
( Animals? I LOVE animals. See? There's one there, right next to the potatoes!)