How does the Lord heal a nation of freed slaves? In the wonders shown to Israel during the exodus, was there, perhaps,  a secondary purpose to them, beyond the obvious? The fulfilled promise, the parted waters, the bitter waters, the manna from heaven, and  the water from the rock, how do these miracles help in the recovery of a generation of God's people who suffered under Pharaoh? In the Lord's grace and mercy, He gave bread before mandates. Why? Give a listen. 

References: Exodus 13:17-18, 19; 14:2; 15-17; John 6:25-28, 41-51.