Funkyderek,
Yes. Followers of Osiris used to symbolically eat his flesh in the form of wheat cakes ("the plant of truth") in order to become "a son of God".
God cast the demons into Tartarus, -Paul. Zeus cast the Titans into Tartarus, -Greek Mythology that everyone was aware of when Paul wrote it.
Passover: Jewish observation of the Angel of Death passing over the doorsteps with the blood. Consumption of unfermented bread and wine.
Last supper: the new passover of the Judgement of God passing over the blood of Christ on the believer.
just another example of the contrast of a carnal OT and a spiritual NT. another example
OT, A copper snake was suspended on a pole and the onlookers who believed were healed of their snake bites that afflicted their bodies.
NT, Christ was hung on a cross and the onlookers who believe are healed of the penalty for the sin on their souls.
Believe and be saved.
saved from what?
eternal separtion from God and the punishment for sin.
salvation is intrinsic if you are perfect.