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Apostolic Writings Discussions Torah

From manna to Messiah: Why we still grumble about God’s goodness (Exodus 15–16; John 6; Revelation 2)

Why did Israel grumble about Heaven’s mercy just days after the Red Sea miracle and deliverance from Egypt? Discover how the manna and quail of Exodus 16 expose the same heart-struggle we face today. When promises (especially, Israel’s presence in the Land and of the coming of the Messiah) seem delayed, “honest questions” can slide into “Did God really say…?” Bread, flesh and “hidden manna” from Exodus 15-16, John 6 and Revelation 2, revealing why the true Bread from Heaven is never an opiate from the world’s ills — but the only power that satisfies and fuels real justice.