Footnote

a In the wilderness, both the Israelites and “a vast mixed company” needed manna to stay alive. (Exodus 12:37, 38; 16:13-18) Likewise, to live forever, all Christians, whether anointed or not, must avail themselves of the heavenly manna by exercising faith in the redeeming power of Jesus’ flesh and blood laid down in sacrifice.​—See The Watchtower, February 1, 1988, pages 30-1.