The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat (1, Ps). Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life (3). We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image (2). Ex 16:2–4, 12–15 Ps 78:3–4, 23–25, 54 Eph 4:17, 20–24 Jn 6:24–35