“Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him” (John 6:56) – no wonder people distance themselves from Jesus.  “This is a hard saying” (John 6:60).

The context of John 6 is important. The listeners ask: What should we do? (28) Jesus replies: Believe in me (29). To which the listeners replied: How do you prove to us that you are the promised prophet? Moses gave us bread from heaven (30-31).

Now Jesus takes up this illustration. “I am the bread of life” (35).

Those who desire for a life with God receive Jesus into their lives and he becomes part of us, just as bread and drink feed our bodies.

Through us, the kingdom of God becomes visible.

Not all listeners understand the message of Jesus. They get stuck in the literal sense and do not understand the spiritual message.

Even if we (flesh and blood) do not understand everything, trust in Him (=faith) is the key.