Lifting Up Jesus

John 8:28 John 3:14-15 Numbers 21:4-9 John 12:32-33   There are three times in the Gospel of John that mention Jesus being lifted up.   - What does it mean "to be lifted up?" - Why is it necessary for Jesus to be lifted up?   1.  John 8:28. Knowing Who He is:   "When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He; and I do nothing on My own initiative."   2.  John 3:14-15.  The Son of Man must be lifted up   The Story of the Fiery Serpents in Numbers 21   3.  John 12:32-33.  It was necessary for Jesus to be lifted up (crucified) to draw all men to Himself.   "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself."   "But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He must die."   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.