The Bronze Serpent — High School (10th-12th Grade)

Description

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Theme: Look to Jesus and be saved

Age Group: High School (10th-12th Grade)

Lesson Overview

The story of The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9) presents a sophisticated theological portrait of God’s dealings with humanity. The central theme — look to jesus and be saved — has implications for understanding God’s sovereignty, human responsibility, and the unfolding plan of redemption. When understood in its canonical context, this passage points forward to Christ and has direct implications for how we live as disciples in a fallen world.

Connection to the Gospel

Jesus compared the bronze serpent to His own crucifixion: ‘As Moses lifted up the serpent… so the Son of Man must be lifted up (John 3:14-15).