The Bronze Serpent — 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Theme: Look to Jesus and be saved

Age Group: 4th-6th Grade (Ages 9-12)

Lesson Overview

The story of The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4-9) is one of the great accounts of Scripture. It teaches us that look to jesus and be saved. This story connects to the Gospel: God has always been working to save His people, and the ultimate fulfillment is Jesus Christ. Today, billions of people around the world need to hear about God’s faithfulness and saving power.

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).