The showbread was a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who is the true bread of life, giving unfailing sustenance to all who partake of Him. He was born in the city of Bethlehem which means house of bread. Jesus is pictured as the bread of life in many places throughout the Scriptures. In John 6 He is referred to as the bread of life who came down from heaven to give life to everyone who accepts Him. The day before He revealed Himself as the bread of life, Jesus performed the miracle of multiplying