A Serpente de Bronze
Números 21:4-9
Números 21
4 Então, partiram do monte Hor, pelo caminho
do mar Vermelho, a rodear a terra de Edom; porém a alma do povo angustiou-se
neste caminho.
5 E o povo falou contra Deus e contra Moisés: Por que nos fizestes subir do
Egito, para que morrêssemos neste deserto? Pois, aqui, nem pão nem água há; e a
nossa alma tem fastio deste pão tão vil.
6 Então, o SENHOR mandou entre o povo serpentes ardentes, que morderam o
povo; e morreu muito povo de Israel.
7 Pelo que o povo veio a Moisés e disse: Havemos pecado, porquanto temos
falado contra o SENHOR e contra ti; ora ao SENHOR que tire de nós estas
serpentes. Então, Moisés orou pelo povo.
8 E disse o SENHOR a Moisés: Faze uma serpente ardente e põe-na sobre uma
haste; e será que viverá todo mordido que olhar para ela.
9 E Moisés fez uma serpente de metal e pô-la sobre uma haste; e era que,
mordendo alguma serpente a alguém, olhava para a serpente de metal e ficava
vivo
A Serpente de Bronze: Figura de Cristo na Cruz
(João 3:14,15; 8:28; 12:32,33)
John 3
14 E, como Moisés levantou a serpente no
deserto, assim importa que o Filho do homem seja levantado;
15 Para que todo aquele que nele crê não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna.
João 8
28 Disse-lhes pois Jesus: Quando
levantardes o Filho do homem, então conhecereis quem eu sou, e que nada faço
por mim mesmo; mas falo como o Pai me ensinou.
João 12
32 E eu, quando for levantado da terra, todos
atrairei a mim.
33 E dizia isto, significando de que morte havia de morrer.
I. OLHAI PARA JESUS E VIVEI (*)
(João 3:14,15)
1. A SERPENTE DE BRONZE (Números 21:4-9)
O Monumento da serpente de bronze no
topo do Monte Nebo http://www.jordanjubilee.com/images/mtnebo/photos/xcroview.jpg
1.1 Todo aquele que, tendo sido picado, olhava para a serpente, vivia
• Números 21:8 E disse o SENHOR a Moisés: Faze-te
uma serpente ardente, e põe-na sobre uma haste; e será que viverá todo o que,
tendo sido picado, olhar para ela.
A SERPENTE DE BRONZE levantada
por MOISÉS no deserto (Números 21:4-9) SIMBOLIZA a
CRUZ sobre a qual JESUS foi crucificado (João 3:14)
Toda a Nossa Dívida do Pecado, foi Paga Completamente na Cruz - (All Our Debt
of Sin Was Paid in Ful at the Cross)
1.2 Todo aquele que olhar para Jesus, terá vida eterna
2.1.1 PORTANTO, DEVEMOS OLHAR PARA
JESUS PARA SERMOS SALVOS (Números 21:8 com João 3:14-16, 10:10; 12:32,33; 20:31; Salmo
34:5; Isaías 45:22; Romanos 10:13; Colossenses
2:13-15; Hebreus 12:1,2; 1 Pedro 1:18,19, etc)
• João 3:14,15
14 E, como Moisés levantou a serpente no deserto, assim importa que o Filho do homem seja levantado;
15 Para que todo aquele que nele crê não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna.
14 E, como Moisés levantou a serpente no deserto, assim importa que o Filho do homem seja levantado;
15 Para que todo aquele que nele crê não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna.
• João 12:32,33
32 E eu, quando for levantado da terra, todos atrairei a mim.
33 E dizia isto, significando de que morte havia de morrer.
32 E eu, quando for levantado da terra, todos atrairei a mim.
33 E dizia isto, significando de que morte havia de morrer.
- “Colossenses 2
13 e a vós, quando estáveis mortos nos vossos delitos e na incircuncisão da vossa carne, vos vivificou juntamente com ele, perdoando-nos todos os delitos;
14 e havendo riscado o escrito de dívida que havia contra nós nas suas ordenanças, o qual nos era contrário, removeu-o do meio de nós, cravando-o na cruz;
15 e, tendo despojado os principados e potestades, os exibiu publicamente e deles triunfou na mesma cruz.”
13 e a vós, quando estáveis mortos nos vossos delitos e na incircuncisão da vossa carne, vos vivificou juntamente com ele, perdoando-nos todos os delitos;
14 e havendo riscado o escrito de dívida que havia contra nós nas suas ordenanças, o qual nos era contrário, removeu-o do meio de nós, cravando-o na cruz;
15 e, tendo despojado os principados e potestades, os exibiu publicamente e deles triunfou na mesma cruz.”
- “1 Pedro 1
18 sabendo que não foi com coisas corruptíveis, como prata ou ouro, que fostes resgatados da vossa vã maneira de viver, que por tradição recebestes dos vossos pais,
19 mas com precioso sangue, como de um cordeiro sem defeito e sem mancha, o sangue de Cristo,”
18 sabendo que não foi com coisas corruptíveis, como prata ou ouro, que fostes resgatados da vossa vã maneira de viver, que por tradição recebestes dos vossos pais,
19 mas com precioso sangue, como de um cordeiro sem defeito e sem mancha, o sangue de Cristo,”
(*) Fonte: Hinos Evangélicos (Gospel Hymns), com adaptações: http://hinos.blog.terra.com.br/tag/serpente-de-bronze/
1. A SERPENTE DE BRONZE (Números 21:4-9)
Números 21
8 Disse o SENHOR a Moisés: Faze uma serpente abrasadora, põe-na
sobre uma haste: e será que todo mordido que a mirar, viverá.
9 Fez Moisés uma serpente de bronze, e a pôs sobre uma haste;
sendo alguém mordido por alguma serpente, se olhava para a de bronze, sarava.(BVN)
4-9 A serpente de bronze, que tipifica Jesus
Cristo, feito pecado por nós, para nos salvar (Jo 3:14,15). Olhar e viver era a
mais simples representação da fé singela. “Ver” aqui é esperar dele, depender
dele, crer nele. Como ilustração, podemos dizer que a serpente é o pecado, que
requer o juízo de Deus. A haste lembra a Cruz de Cristo, onde foi oferecido
substitutivamente para nos salvar; todos os que olharem para Ele com fé,
receberão dEle a salvação e a vida (Rm 8:3; 2 Co 5:21). Esta serpente de
bronze, que tinha que ser guardada como lembrança da misericórdia de Deus, foi
usada mais tarde como objeto de idolatria, pelo que, o rei Ezequias a
despedaçou e chamou Neustã, isto é, “pecado de bronze” (2 Rs 18:4).
N. Hom. O olhar que salva, descrito no v 9:
1)
É o olhar que vê o pecado a ser curado.
2)
É o olhar que vê o Salvador;
3)
É o olhar que espera somente no Filho de Deus, seu substituto na cruz.
(*) Fonte: Comentário e Nota Homilética da Bíblia Vida Nova
La Serpiente de Bronce
Numeros 21:4-9
Numeros 21
4 Y partieron del monte de Hor, camino del mar
Bermejo, para rodear la tierra de Edom; y abatióse el ánimo del pueblo por el
camino.
5 Y habló el pueblo contra Dios y Moisés: ¿Por qué nos hiciste subir de Egipto para que muramos en este desierto? que ni hay pan, ni agua, y nuestra alma tiene fastidio de este pan tan liviano.
6 Y Jehová envió entre el pueblo serpientes ardientes, que mordían al pueblo: y murió mucho pueblo de Israel.
7 Entonces el pueblo vino á Moisés, y dijeron: Pecado hemos por haber hablado contra Jehová, y contra ti: ruega á Jehová que quite de nosotros estas serpientes. Y Moisés oró por el pueblo.
8 Y Jehová dijo á Moisés: Hazte una serpiente ardiente, y ponla sobre la bandera: y será que cualquiera que fuere mordido y mirare á ella, vivirá.
9 Y Moisés hizo una serpiente de metal, y púsola sobre la bandera, y fué, que cuando alguna serpiente mordía á alguno, miraba á la serpiente de metal, y vivía.
5 Y habló el pueblo contra Dios y Moisés: ¿Por qué nos hiciste subir de Egipto para que muramos en este desierto? que ni hay pan, ni agua, y nuestra alma tiene fastidio de este pan tan liviano.
6 Y Jehová envió entre el pueblo serpientes ardientes, que mordían al pueblo: y murió mucho pueblo de Israel.
7 Entonces el pueblo vino á Moisés, y dijeron: Pecado hemos por haber hablado contra Jehová, y contra ti: ruega á Jehová que quite de nosotros estas serpientes. Y Moisés oró por el pueblo.
8 Y Jehová dijo á Moisés: Hazte una serpiente ardiente, y ponla sobre la bandera: y será que cualquiera que fuere mordido y mirare á ella, vivirá.
9 Y Moisés hizo una serpiente de metal, y púsola sobre la bandera, y fué, que cuando alguna serpiente mordía á alguno, miraba á la serpiente de metal, y vivía.
La Serpente de Bronce:
Figura de Cristo en la Cruz
(Juan 3:14,15; 8:28; 12:32,33)
(Juan 3:14,15; 8:28; 12:32,33)
Juan 3
14 Y como Moisés levantó la serpiente en el
desierto, así es necesario que el Hijo del hombre sea levantado;
15 Para que todo aquel que en él creyere, no
se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.
Juan 8
28 Díjoles pues, Jesús: Cuando
levantareis al Hijo del hombre, entonces entenderéis que yo soy, y que nada
hago de mí mismo; mas como el Padre me enseñó, esto hablo.
Juan 12
32 Y yo, si fuere levantado de la tierra, á
todos traeré á mí mismo.
33 Y esto decía dando á entender de qué muerte había de morir.
2. La Serpiente de Bronce
The Brazen Serpent
Numbers 21:4-9
Numbers 21
4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way
of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people
was much discouraged because of the way.
5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
6 And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
8 And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
6 And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
8 And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
The Brazen Serpent:
The Type of Christ Crucified
(John 3:14,15; 8:28; 12:32,33)
John 3
14 And as Moses lifted up the
serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 8
28 Then said Jesus unto them, When
ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I
do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
John 12
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
will draw all men unto me.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
3. Christ and the Brazen Serpent
"And as Moses lifted up the
serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
"That whosever believeth in him
should not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:14-15
Christ, in his explanation of the
Gospel message to Nicodemus, strikes a vivid parallel to his own sacrifice: the
brazen serpent of Moses. God has never wasted one word (Matthew 4:4) and we
know that there must be great significance to Christ using this illustration.
Christ here directly applies the brazen serpent to Him, and creates very easily
one of the clearest of all types in the Bible. Not withstanding the directness,
clearness, and bluntness of this statement, there are great truths to be seen
in this.
As a means of introduction into the
typology involved here, we will first break down the events of Numbers 21:4-9
into principal parts which we will then examine in light of Christ and His
work. By doing so we will familiarize ourselves with the setting, purpose,
items, and people behind this story so that we may see the groundwork for the
type. When we have concluded these, we will see how Christ is the antitype to
the brazen serpent.
The children of Israel were wandering
in the desert "from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the
land of Edom" (Numbers 21:4). This would place them upon the Arabah plain,
which runs between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. This plain is very arid with
soft and shifty sand that frequently blows about in dust storms. An interesting
note is that in some places in this area the sand is almost a deep, Martian red
in color. It is not void of vegetation, especially about the oases, but it is
still a desert wilderness. It was here that the people of Israel became
discouraged with the way.
The fiery serpents themselves are a
great curiosity in their own right. There is a particular species of serpents
in that area, which are quite poisonous. As is the habit of many species of
animals in the desert, these snakes bury themselves in the sand to escape the
sweltering rays of the desert sun. It is quite possible that the children of
Israel pitched their tents above these borrowing serpents. These are red in
color, though the descriptive term "fiery" probably refers not to
their hue but to the sting of their bite.
Now let us go on to the purpose of the
brazen serpent. The fiery serpents, which struck and killed many of the
children of Israel, were sent by God as judgment for the sin of the people.
"And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people" (Numbers 21:6) in
response to when "the people spake against God" (Numbers 21:5). These
were sent as the judgment for the people sin.
The brazen serpent itself is a source
of points we will discuss. Brass was the material used in its construction, not
gold, silver, or anything else. It was suspended upon a pole, between earth and
heaven, and was in sight of all the camp.
Then last of all, we have the method
for the healing of those bitten by the fiery serpents. All they had to do was
look upon the serpent to have their life spared. They did unto have their own
serpents or do anything, only look.
Now that we have laid the groundwork,
let us build the structure of our argument. We base these arguments upon
Christ's statement in John chapter three that even as the serpent was raised by
Moses, so must He be lifted up for the salvation of men. We shall now consider
the pictures used in Numbers to show how we have salvation.
The wilderness is a picture of the
world. The Israelites wandered in such terrain because they would not surrender
to the will of God and cross the Jordan. The barrenness and lack of life
picture life away from God. So we are presently simply struggling for survival
amidst the harshness of our environment and the disapproval of God.
We know that throughout the Bible that
the serpent is used as a symbol of sin and evil. Since the Garden when Satan
appeared in the form of the serpent it has been thus. These fiery serpents
picture sin, but not just sin itself, but also sin's penalty. We know that the
penalty of sin is death (Romans 6:23), and that death has a sting (I
Corinthians 15:55). Those struck by those serpents it seems were doomed to die.
Note that God did not send these on His own decision ("just for the fun of
it"), but as a punishment for breaking His laws and turning against Him.
Even so it was in the Garden, for Adam and Eve did not die originally, only
after breaking God's law. God's law carries penalties and the penalty for just
one sin is death, not just physical but also spiritual (Rev. 20:11-15). God is
above all just, and though man has a free moral will to choose our own actions
we must remember that when we break God's laws we will face the penalties. Just
as those Israelites in the wilderness, we stand under God's judgment. We stand
condemned lest God make a way of escape for us and still be appeased.
If these serpents used by God are
identical to those mentioned afore, then we have a few notes to make. These
serpents sprang forth from the red soil. Note that the name "Adam" in
the Hebrew language means "red" (Brown-Driver-Briggs, etc.). From
what was Adam created but from the "dust of the ground" (Genesis
2:7)? Adam is our father after the flesh, and from the flesh springs forth our
sinful nature. These serpents came out of the red soil of that area and struck
their deadly blows. Even so, sin lurks within our flesh and when its occasion
comes strikes with its fatal blow (James 1:15).
As a side note, the next two points we
will see carry two different forms of Biblical interpretation. I cannot fully
say either is incorrect, for both bring out a truth worth mentioning. Perhaps
these ideas will be unfamiliar, each of these have their support from greater
Bible scholars than I.
Now let us look to where Christ likens
himself in the story: the brazen serpent. It was a serpent, which as before
stated is a symbol of sin. We may here draw two separate conclusions. First,
Christ became sin for us (II Corinthians 5:21). Second, it was only like a
serpent, not real but the image of one, and so Christ had the likeness of
sinful flesh (Romans 8:3). Either course illustrates great truth.
Next, we see that it was made of brass,
which may have one of two interpretations also. The first is that it symbolizes
judgment (Deuteronomy 28:23 and illustrated in Exodus 21). Thus we see Christ
bearing the penalty of ours sins and taking upon himself the wrath of God
reserved for us. Also, brass may symbolize strength, durability, and firmness.
Even so, the work of Christ upon Calvary endures forever, everlasting from
eternity past to eternity future.
The Brazen serpent was suspended upon a
pole, even as Christ was suspended upon the cross between heaven and earth.
Matthew Henry states, "He was lifted up as the brazen serpent, hung
between heaven and earth because we were unworthy of either, and abandoned by
both." We may also adopt the language of John and say that he was
"lifted up", thus immediately bringing to mind that Christ said
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me"
(John 12:32). Even so is the Cross the great Lighthouse sending out its beam to
save those lost souls upon life's sea, so long as we lift it and let it shine.
Notice that there was but one serpent
made, and there was but one method for saving the dying. Even so there is but
one way to be saved and but one method for doing it. Christ said, "I am
the way" (John 14:6) and Peter said, "Neither is there salvation in
any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby
we must be saved" (Act 4:12). The Bible clearly, repeatedly, and
emphatically states that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
Oh, but how simple was the cure for
those Israelites! Simply look! Nothing of themselves, no gifts, no works, no
merits, or no points of any kind, just a simply act of obedience in faith. Hear
the cr y of the Lord today: "Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends
of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else" (Isaiah 45:22). Simply
look to God is obedient expectation according to His Word!
Was it the brazen serpent that healed
them? Was it their lifting the heads and gazing upon it that restored their the
looking as the method, He alone cured them. First aid stations do not stock
brazen serpents, so we know the power is greater than metal. We may look upon
brazen figures of snakes all day, but the power to heal is not in them. No the
power was and is God's. So is salvation. Though Christ is the object of our
faith and our prayer to Him for salvation is the method, God alone does the
saving. He always has and always will keep His promises, and we know that if we
simply do as He has directed we will be saved.
If only we could sit at the feet of
Christ and hear Him teach this! How much we must miss in our finite studies of
the matter. Each point we have made is worthy of description the length of this
entire work or more. We must here draw a close, however, due to time
constraints. I do so with more on my heart and mind than I have been able to
share at this time.
Fonte (Source): BaptistBasics.org
I’ve a Message From The Lord
(Look and Live)
1. I’ve a message from the Lord, hallelujah!
The message unto you I’ll give,
’Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.”
The message unto you I’ll give,
’Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.”
Refrain
Look
and live, my brother, live!
Look to Jesus now, and live;
’Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.”
Look to Jesus now, and live;
’Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you “look and live.”
2. I’ve a message full of love, hallelujah!
A message, O my friend, for you,
’Tis a message from above, hallelujah!
Jesus said it, and I know ’tis true.
A message, O my friend, for you,
’Tis a message from above, hallelujah!
Jesus said it, and I know ’tis true.
3. Life is offered unto you, hallelujah!
Eternal life thy soul shall have,
If you’ll only look to Him, hallelujah!
Look to Jesus who alone can save.
Eternal life thy soul shall have,
If you’ll only look to Him, hallelujah!
Look to Jesus who alone can save.
4. I will tell you how I came, hallelujah!
To Jesus when He made me whole:
’Twas believing on His name, hallelujah!
I trusted and He saved my soul.
To Jesus when He made me whole:
’Twas believing on His name, hallelujah!
I trusted and He saved my soul.
Olhai e Vivei
1. A mensagem do Senhor, Aleluia!
Nos fala de perdão e amor.
Cristo salva o pecador, Aleluia!
Salva até por meio de um olhar.
Nos fala de perdão e amor.
Cristo salva o pecador, Aleluia!
Salva até por meio de um olhar.
Refrão
Oh,
olhai, pois, e vivei!
Confiai só em Jesus.
Ele salva o pecador, Aleluia!
Salva até por meio de um olhar.
Confiai só em Jesus.
Ele salva o pecador, Aleluia!
Salva até por meio de um olhar.
2. Nossa culpa já levou, Aleluia!
Jesus a carregou na cruz.
Sua vida Ele entregou Aleluia!
Para nos apresentar a Deus.
Jesus a carregou na cruz.
Sua vida Ele entregou Aleluia!
Para nos apresentar a Deus.
3. Sua graça nos legou, Aleluia!
Eterna vida lá nos céus.
Confiai só em Jesus, Aleluia!
Convertei-vos hoje mesmo a Deus.
Eterna vida lá nos céus.
Confiai só em Jesus, Aleluia!
Convertei-vos hoje mesmo a Deus.
4. Aceitai a salvação, Aleluia!
Segui os passos do Senhor.
Proclamai o Seu perdão, Aleluia!
Exaltai o grande Redentor.
Segui os passos do Senhor.
Proclamai o Seu perdão, Aleluia!
Exaltai o grande Redentor.
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