How does the story of the brazen serpent relate to Jesus?

The story of the brazen serpent in Numbers 21 serves as a powerful typological representation of Jesus Christ. Just as the Israelites were instructed to look upon the serpent raised on a pole to be healed from the poison of sin, we are called to look to Christ, who was lifted up on the cross for our salvation. In John 3:14-15, Jesus himself connects this event to his being lifted up, emphasizing that belief in him leads to eternal life. This narrative illustrates both the seriousness of sin and the gracious provision God made for healing and redemption through Christ's sacrificial death.