Lifted Up for Salvation

• Numbers 21:1 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:2 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:3 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:4 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:5 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:6 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:7 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:8 (ASV)
• Numbers 21:9 (ASV)
• John 3:14 (ASV)
• John 3:15 (ASV)
• 2 Corinthians 12:7 (ASV)
• 2 Corinthians 12:8 (ASV)
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ASV)

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JOHN 3:14-15
Jesus makes a comparison to an old testament event and how it will relate to his own execution.

It's interesting as we read the story Jesus referenced (NUMBERS 21:1-9) to see that God did not remove the snakes when the people confessed and sought forgiveness, rather He provided a way for them to live even when the snakes bit them. Reminds me of Paul begging for his thorn to be removed (2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-9) and God saying no, my grace is sufficient for you. Considering how many "snake bites" we get in a week with our specific temptations, we need to make sure we look up at the cross daily so we can live.

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