Tree of life

As a symbol of Christ

The tree of life also points to the cross of Christ. In the garden Adam could eat of it all that he wished until he violated God's holiness (see Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil). Intimacy with God is not possible if he is not acknowledged to be God.

Jesus said that the bread represented his body which was given for us on the cross, and the wine represented his blood. The blood represents life (Le 17:11) Since his blood was poured out on the cross, the cross is a tree of life, in symbols, as well at the means to life for all who believe.

Just as the Tree of Life was offered and given freely, so is the Life offered through the cross.

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