The Dallas Willard Podcast 77. Eating the Flesh and Drinking the Blood of Jesus (2011)
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Apr 6, 2026 
Dallas Willard, philosopher and Christian author known for spiritual formation and the Kingdom of God, delivers a sermon on Jesus’ striking words about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. He contrasts crowd expectations with spiritual hunger. He links the Lord’s Supper, Scripture, and the Spirit as means to receive Christ’s life and invites listeners to abide in that reality.
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Eternal Life Is Participation Now
- Eternal life is present now as a participation in God's life rather than only a future event.
- Dallas Willard explains from John 6 that eating Christ means entering into the life Jesus brings, not literal consumption.
Crowd Tried To Make Jesus King For Food
- After feeding the multitude, people tried to force Jesus to be king because they wanted more bread and fish.
- Willard uses this crowd reaction to show people pursued physical provision rather than the spiritual food Jesus offered.
Christ Is The Bread That Endures
- The 'bread from heaven' is Jesus himself who offers a lasting spiritual sustenance distinct from physical food.
- Willard contrasts perishable bread and manna with Christ's bread that grants eternal living when received.