Israel and the Bronze Serpent

Lessons

1. Our faith in God is not dependant on circumstance (Num 21:7,8)

2. Overlooking our blessings can lead us to complain. (Exo 16:3, 17:3, Num 21:5)

3. Complaining to God is the same as testing God (Num 14:22, 21:5, 1 Cor 10:9)

4. We must be careful not to worship ritual over God (2 Kings 18:4)