Even so must the Son of man be lifted up

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: (John 3:14) ~~~~~~~~ A Lord's day afternoon service in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. ~~~~~~~~ *1/ A type approximately 1450 years before Christ. 2/ Even so - Christ's application and the great anti-type.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the profound connection between the Old Testament account of the bronze serpent in the wilderness and Jesus Christ's crucifixion, illustrating how both serve as divine means of salvation through faith. It emphasizes that sin, manifested in rebellion against God and His appointed leaders, brings judgment—symbolized by the deadly serpents—but repentance and faith in God's appointed remedy lead to life. Just as the Israelites were healed by looking upon the lifted serpent, believers are saved by looking to Christ, who was lifted up on the cross as a substitute, bearing the curse of sin and satisfying divine justice. The message underscores that salvation is not found in removing sin's consequences through human effort, but in faith in Christ alone, who is revealed through Scripture and proclaimed in the gospel, drawing sinners to Himself in humility and trust. The tone is both pastoral and convicting, calling listeners to recognize their sin, repent, and fix their eyes on Christ as the only source of eternal life.