John 8:28

John 3:14-15

Numbers 21:4-9

John 12:32-33

 

There are three times in the Gospel of John that mention Jesus being lifted up.

 

- What does it mean "to be lifted up?"

- Why is it necessary for Jesus to be lifted up?

 

1.  John 8:28. Knowing Who He is:

 

"When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He; and I do nothing on My own initiative."

 

2.  John 3:14-15.  The Son of Man must be lifted up

 

The Story of the Fiery Serpents in Numbers 21

 

3.  John 12:32-33.  It was necessary for Jesus to be lifted up (crucified) to draw all men to Himself.

 

"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself."

 

"But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He must die."

 

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