Instruction

Jesus attempted to instruct His disciples about many things. At this time, they needed to gain understanding about the source of living, blessings from God, e.g. manna  compared to bread of heaven. It was a different concept and they found it difficult to grasp. Many people today like to find the quickest and easiest way to complete an undertaking or a specific task. In so doing, the quality and reliability of the effort may become, 'not very good,' and failure may come quickly. Sometimes we avoid a concern for value. Perhaps the item we acquire is a trial exercise and we aren't concerned about how long it lasts, we will choose something else next time. Value seeks the best possible product for the length of time needed the price paid. Sometimes paying a bit more for a higher quality product will delay the cost to replace it very soon. It is an exercise in the reason and the longevity one expects when spending the resources they control. A slightly higher price for a product, an item, that lasts longer before needing replacement, is likely a money saving purchase and has greater value. Jesus' activities were ones that last for eternity; at the same time, they came at a great physical cost for his earthly existence. When He finished His work on earth, Jesus was to leave His disciples. This was best for them, but they could not yet understand all the details, this would come when the Holy Spirit empowered them to understand and act. Concerning the bread, Jesus needed them to understand his actions were greater than the delivering of Manna. "Many of His disciples said, "This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?" Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining, so he said to them, "Does this offend you? Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again?" – Jn. 6:60-62.