The Brazen Serpent

A Communion Meditation: Number 20, 21, John 3

Nicodemus was puzzled by something Jesus said to him. There are many things in the Bible that puzzle me; I’m in good company. Things that I just don’t understand because I don’t have the background in the ancient cultures or language, passages that seem too convoluted and things that just don’t seem to fit. This seems to be a deal breaker for some people as far as faith goes, but I’m comfortable with ambiguity.

For example, the story in Numbers 20 and 21 about the Brass Serpent taking place while [more...]