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What does the Bible say about the brazen serpent?

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The brazen serpent represents God's provision of salvation and healing for the Israelites in the wilderness, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice.

The story of the brazen serpent is found in Numbers 21, where the Israelites, after complaining against God, were bitten by fiery serpents. God instructed Moses to make a serpent of brass and lift it on a pole. Anyone who looked at the serpent would live, which signifies God's mercy and the means of healing provided even amidst their rebellion. This event acts as a type pointing to Christ, as Jesus Himself referred to it in John 3:14-15, indicating that just as the serpent was lifted up, He too would be lifted up for the salvation of mankind. The brazen serpent symbolizes not only the judgment of sin but also the hope and healing found in faith in God’s provision.
Scripture References: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:5-9, Numbers 21:1-9, Numbers 21:8-9, Numbers 21:1-12, John 3:16

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