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How do we know Christ is the fulfillment of the brazen serpent?

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Jesus directly references the brazen serpent as a foreshadowing of His own crucifixion for salvation.

In John 3:14-15, Jesus draws a parallel between the brazen serpent lifted in the wilderness and His own impending crucifixion. Just as the Israelites were saved by looking at the bronze serpent, so too are sinners saved through faith in Christ, who was lifted up for our salvation. This analogy shows that the Old Testament symbol was a precursor to the reality of Christ's redemptive work. Just as all who looked at the brazen serpent lived, all who look to Christ in faith will have eternal life. This fulfillment is a testament to God’s sovereign plan for salvation.
Scripture References: John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:8-9

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The Brazen Serpent
Henry Law · Sep 21, 2007
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