Nehushtan 2 Kings 18:1-8
Introduction What is a Nehushtan? Background Came into being because of sin Words needed because of sin Background Sin of murmuring (Numbers 21:1-9) Turned into an idol (2 Kings 18;4)
Referred To By Jesus He believed the Old Testament Treated it as factual (John 3:14) Denial of miracles by modernists Story of Jonah (Matthew 12:39-41) The flood (Matthew 24:37-39) Death of Lot’s wife (Luke 17:32)
Referred To By Jesus Facts not in question If one accepts what Moses did, then this is also true Stand or fall together
Necessary People had sinned Moses intervened Told to look and live (Numbers 21:9) God provides the basis for salvation Man meets the conditions
Necessary Jesus has been lifted up Prophesied (John 3:14) Look on Jesus or die (John 3:16, 17; 12:32; Hebrews 7:25; 12:1, 2) Some refuse (John 3:19-21; 12:34-36) They found out (Mark 15:39; John 8:28)
Modern Nehushtans Recall the history of it Initially, part of God’s plan. (Numbers 21:9) Became their “god” Many Nehushtans today
Modern Nehushtans Being right about every issue Jewish problem (Romans 2:1-8) Serve from the heart (Romans 12:1, 2, 9-21) Don’t just worship the fact we are right. (John 4:24)
Modern Nehushtans Human traditions Another problem of Israel (Matthew 15:9) Some written, some unwritten Avoid all man-made traditions
Modern Nehushtans Religious idolatry Keep up with the denominations in facilities and programs (1 Timothy 3:15) Changing the work and organization Guilty of doing the same thing
Conclusion Traveling down the same road? Leads to apostasy and doom