In this sermon, the preacher addresses sinners and emphasizes their desperate state. He describes four alarming truths that sinners must face: their guilt for past sins, their inability to save themselves, their inherent depravity, and their inclination to continue sinning. The preacher warns that without belief in Christ, sinners are in a ruined state, much like the Israelites bitten by fiery serpents in the wilderness. However, he offers hope by proclaiming that Christ, who came down to sinners, is willing to save them if they trust in him.

Lewis Williams delivers a powerful sermon warning against burning incense to brazen serpents, emphasizing the danger of focusing more on God's gifts than on God Himself. He highlights how the children of Israel fell into idolatry by worshiping the brazen serpent instead of the Giver, a trap that many still fall into today by prioritizing church membership, baptism, communion, and spiritual gifts over a personal relationship with Christ. Williams urges believers to turn their eyes from the gifts to the Giver, emphasizing that salvation, healing, and spiritual growth come from Christ alone.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the powerful message of looking to Jesus for healing from the sin that afflicts us, drawing a parallel between the brazen serpent lifted by Moses and Christ on the cross. He assures that just as the Israelites were healed by looking at the serpent, anyone who turns their gaze to Jesus will find immediate healing from the venom of sin. Spurgeon encourages those burdened by their transgressions to recognize that there is hope in Christ, who died for real sinners. He affirms that this act of looking is not for the healthy but for those who are spiritually wounded, promising that all who look to Jesus will live in holiness and communion with God. The call to 'look and live' serves as a reminder of the simplicity and power of faith in Christ.

Anne Ortlund preaches about the powerful symbolism of Jesus being lifted up like the bronze snake in the desert, emphasizing that by believing in Him, we receive eternal life. She highlights the approachable and tender nature of Jesus, inviting us to come to Him without fear but with faith. Anne encourages us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the ultimate Healer and Savior, who brings us closer to God and offers us the gift of salvation through His sacrifice.

Benjamin Franklin preaches about the distinction between positive divine law and moral law, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commandments even when they may not seem to have intrinsic value or reason. He uses examples from the Bible, such as the obedience of Abraham to sacrifice Isaac and the Israelites' obedience in various situations, to illustrate the significance of faith and submission to divine authority. Franklin highlights the trials of faith faced by individuals like Naaman, Joshua, and those who were commanded to be baptized, showing that true obedience requires trust in God's wisdom and authority, even when His commands may not be fully understood.