Daily Bread: Discover the Eucharist in Scripture
Tastes Like the Promised Land | Daily Bread | Episode 16
Episode 16
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What did manna taste like? Honey! By giving manna the flavor of "wafers made with honey," God reminds Israel of his commitment to bring them to the Promised Land, a place flowing with milk and honey.
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