In the book of Numbers 21, the Israelites sinned and God sent serpents in which many died because of the serpent. Moses was told to put a serpent on a pole and the Israelites were to look at the serpent on the pole. What was the meaning of this requirement given to the Israelites?

Stan Martin

Pastor, United Church of God

Stan Martin has been an elder in the Church of God since 1989. He has served as a pastor in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Texas.