1. How the Israelites were Saved from the Serpents
Numbers 21:4-9

2. Why Israel Needed to be Saved from the Serpents
Their Sin (Numbers 21:4-5)
Began with being discouraged (Proverbs 24:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Job 2:10; Hebrews 12:3-4)
They spoke against God and Moses (Philippians 2:14)
The consequences:
Snake bite  physical death (Num. 21:6)
The consequence of our sin is spiritual death (James 1:15; Romans 6:16; 6:23)

3. How the Israelites were Saved from the Serpents
Their confession (21:7)
Proverbs 28:13; Psalm 32:5-6
Their Request for Prayer (21:7)
James 5:16; Acts 8:22-24
Their Salvation (21:8-9)
Planned by God
Available to "everyone"
Made effective by an act of faith

4. Two vital lessons
Don’t try God’s patience (1 Corinthians 10:9; Romans 2:4-5)
Look to Jesus for salvation! (John 3:14-15)