The Israelites face deadly serpents as a consequence of their sin, yet God provides a way to be healed through the bronze serpent lifted on a pole. This event points forward to Jesus’ words in John 3:12-17, where He reveals that just as the serpent was lifted up, so the Son of Man must be lifted up—so that whoever believes in Him will receive eternal life. This sermon explores the themes of sin’s consequences and God’s gracious provision for salvation, reminding us that true healing comes only through faith in Christ, who bore our sins on the cross to bring us life.