🔰 Introduction

The message titled “Look and Live” draws powerful parallels between the story of Israel in the wilderness and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. As the Israelites were instructed to look at the bronze serpent to receive healing, we too are called to look to Christ for eternal life. This teaching unpacks the spiritual truths behind those Old and New Testament passages, emphasizing the necessity of faith, obedience, and gratitude in our daily walk with God.

The lesson calls every believer to fix their gaze on Jesus—the One who was lifted up—so that they may live, both now and for eternity.

1. Faith and Eternal Life

Just as the Israelites were healed by looking at the bronze serpent lifted by Moses, so are believers saved by looking to Jesus in faith. This faith must be active, not passive—obedient, not merely intellectual.
Jesus was lifted up on the cross to offer eternal life to all who believe, becoming the ultimate fulfillment of that Old Testament symbol.

2. Overcoming Discouragement and Ingratitude

From Numbers 21:4–5, the Israelites’ discouragement led them to complain against God and Moses. This warning speaks directly to believers today:

• Discouragement can distort vision.

• Complaining weakens faith.

• Ingratitude blinds us to divine provision.

We are called to trust God's process, especially when the path is long and uncomfortable.

3. Spiritual Leadership and Prayer

Moses remained faithful in leadership despite the people's rebellion. From his example, we learn to:

• Pray for spiritual leaders, especially during times of crisis.

• Avoid murmuring, which invites judgment.

• Value godly leadership, even when it involves correction.

4. Forgiveness, Confession & Redemption

The bronze serpent not only represented healing, but also the power of confession, repentance, and God’s redemptive mercy. Key truths include:

• Genuine repentance leads to healing.

• God’s justice is not meant to destroy but to restore.

• Humility invites grace and renewal.

5. Jesus Became Sin for Us

Referencing John 3:14–16, Jesus, though sinless, became sin for our sake. The serpent—symbol of judgment—became a symbol of salvation through Christ.

Salvation through Jesus requires:

• Belief rooted in love, not fear.

• Obedience as a mark of genuine faith.

• A life transformed by grace, reflecting the character of Christ.