The Brazen Serpent and the Messiah | Explained

An idol stands tall in the Temple of God—the Nehushtan, or better known as the Brazen Serpent. Built by Moses to heal Israelites dying from venomous snakes, this bronze relic once channeled God's power, yet centuries later, King Hezekiah ordered its destruction for becoming an object of worship. Why did God choose a serpent, a symbol so often connected to Satan, to bring salvation? We explore the surprising ancient world context of serpents as symbols of healing, royalty, and eternal life. Most importantly, discover how the Brazen Serpent became a powerful foreshadowing of the Messiah, illustrating that all who "simply looked" for healing would find eternal life through Jesus Christ, "lifted up" on the cross. - - - - - - - - - If you benefited from this production and would like to offer a contribution, please visit our sponsor, Scripture Central, to make a donation. We greatly appreciate all contributions made, as they provide us the ability to continue our research, development, and publications! You can donate here: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/sc-donations-form Follow our social media pages: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/messagesofchrist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/messagesofchrist.official/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@messages.ofchrist © 2026 Scripture Central and Messages of Christ YouTube Channel No portion of this video may be reproduced, re-uploaded, or copied without prior permission.