While traveling through the wilderness, God expressed his goodness to the children of Israel in many ways – bread, meat, water, protection, provision, and direction with a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day. But there is another we must examine. They carried this gift from Sinai to the Promise Land. It […]

The bronze serpent made by Moses was the only way for the dying to find salvation. They didn’t have to fashion their replica, pray twenty times on their knees, or cut themselves with stones. The clear-eyed look of faith was the remedy for the fatal venom coursing in their veins. Centuries later a leading Pharisee […]

Watching the Supreme Court nomination process, it reminded us of the high standards we have for our leaders. Who would want to endure such a thorough examination and public hearing about their teenage years? The Bible tells us God does not need to investigate us. He’s already familiar with all our ways. Psalm 90:8 says, […]

On Mount Nebo in Israel, the place of Moses’ death, there stands an ancient church built by Egyptian Christians in the third century. In front of the church is a recent addition – the Brazen Serpent Monument. The sculpture is about 25 feet tall, and the pole is in the shape of a cross. Inscribed […]