Tree of life
From Sensus Plenior
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.
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