Playlist: Bronze Serpent (topic)
Is the Cross an Acceptable Symbol?
Sermonette by Mike FordThe bronze serpent originates in Numbers 21, when the Israelites murmured against Moses and God during their wilderness journey, prompting God to send venomous snakes into the camp as judgment. After the people repented, Moses interceded, and God instructed him to fashion a bronze image of a serpent; anyone bitten who looked …
The Cursed Redeemer
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHanging on a tree was designated the punishment for the worst kind of sin. Jesus was hung on a tree, having fulfilled the curse of the law for us.
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus' crucifixion took place outside the camp of Israel, just outside the border of the Garden of Eden, the general area where the Miphkad Altar stood.
Numbers (Part Two): Graves in the Wilderness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf we, like Israel of old, choose to sin, we will receive the same consequence. Two thirds of the book of Numbers emphasizes that if we sin, we die.
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSome stretch the second commandment to condemn the use of all paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Others claim only Hebrew names for God can be used.
The Longsuffering of Our Lord Is Salvation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause God has demonstrated incredible longsuffering with our shortcomings, we should similarly exercise forbearance to those who have offended us.
The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
John 3:16 in Context
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus introduces the bronze serpent as an Old Testament type during His discourse with Nicodemus. He states that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. The analogy functions as a simple foreshadowing: …