John 6:56
John 6:56
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
This verse reaffirms the profound union that believers share with Jesus through faith. "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them" speaks to the intimate relationship that Jesus offers to those who trust in Him. This is not just a temporary or distant relationship but one that is sustained by His continual presence in our lives. To "remain" in Jesus is to live in continuous communion with Him, drawing from His life, wisdom, and strength. The imagery of eating His flesh and drinking His blood symbolizes the nourishment that comes from Christ, sustaining us in our spiritual journey. This union is essential for the believer's spiritual life. We cannot live apart from Him. Just as our physical bodies require regular sustenance, our spiritual lives require constant connection to Jesus. He is the source of our life, and we, in turn, are called to abide in Him, to trust in His sacrifice, and to live in the power of His resurrection. This verse assures us that through this abiding relationship, we are given life—both now and forever.
John 6:32
And he said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
John 6:57
Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.
1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread.
John 6:55
For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.