The bread of earth, not heaven, is the true bread of life that Jesus offers to all who believe in him. [1] Moses reputed to have fed Israelites with manna, but Jesus chose not to exceed natural laws for personal or grandiose benefit. [2] Prereligious praying and mana practices were observed among Melanesians and Baganda tribes. [3] Primitive belief in natural wonders and mysteries foreshadows evolving religion's call for personal sacrifice and the ultimate service of God and man. [4]