Season 1: Ep. 7 - The Bronze Serpent

Why would God command a bronze serpent to be lifted on a pole—the very image of the curse He pronounced in Eden?In this episode, we uncover one of the strangest and most profound moments in the wilderness journey of Israel. Fiery serpents bite the people in judgment, yet healing comes not through sacrifice or ritual, but by simply looking at a bronze image of the very creature that afflicted them. What was God showing Israel? And why did Jesus later compare Himself to that serpent in the Gospel of John?We explore ancient serpent symbolism, the theological paradox of sin becoming salvation, and the prophetic thread that ties together the serpent, the cross, and the tree of life. From the wilderness of Numbers to the glory of Calvary, this episode reveals how what once brought death now points to healing—if we’re willing to look and believe.