Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-18 are profoundly connected in their themes of salvation, faith, and God's provision. In Numbers, the Israelites, after grumbling against God, are plagued by venomous snakes, but God instructs Moses to make a bronze serpent and lift it on a pole so that all who look at it are healed. This act of faith in God's provision for healing foreshadows the message of salvation in John 3:14-18, where Jesus likens His impending crucifixion to the bronze serpent, symbolizing that, just as those who looked at the serpent were healed, all who look to Jesus in faith will receive eternal life. Both passages highlight the need for faith in God's power to save, demonstrating how God's mercy and provision transcend time, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate source of spiritual healing and salvation for humanity.
It is only when we see the extent of our sinfulness, the perilous plight we are in, and the price that had to be paid for our redemption that we can see how amazing the love of God truly is. |
