Christ is the “new manna” from heaven. Manna was a physically sustaining commodity for the Jews as they wandered in the wilderness, but, as illustrated by this “sign,” Jesus becomes a spiritually sustaining commodity to those who accept His Messiahship and trust His atoning death on the cross. As the new manna, Christ is identified as the Bread of Life. John’s account actually comprises all of chapter six and consists of two sections, with