“And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.”

This week introduces the core paradox: a symbol of consequence, the serpent, becomes the very instrument of salvation. We will explore how a moment of clear-sightedness can become a pivotal point of healing and grace when we are forced to look up.

 [Lectionary 1, Lectionary 2]