A20 Serpent Exposed by the Cross

What is meaning of the Brass Serpent on the Pole recorded in the book of Numbers chapter 21? Why does Jesus compare Himself to the serpent on the pole? When Jesus suffered at the hands of humanity, the hatred of Satan towards Christ was manifested through fallen men. This exposes Satan's character. There are several layers involved in this story. Connected to this is the story of Moses throwing down his rod to the ground and it turning into a serpent? What does this mean? Why was this rod used by Moses to announce the plagues of Egypt? The answers to these questions will give the viewer a deeper appreciation of the Cross and its meaning.

This video is from the book called Agape.
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