No Prep Plans: Numbers: Wilderness & Leadership--The Bronze Serpent

No Prep Plans: Numbers: Wilderness & Leadership--The Bronze Serpent
Bible Study + Symbolism Art Project | Grades 6–8

Help students discover one of the most remarkable connections between the Old and New Testaments. In this engaging Bible study, students explore the account of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:4–9 and examine how Jesus Himself explained that this event pointed directly to His death on the cross in John 3:14–15.
Through Scripture-based research, discussion, creative planning, and personal reflection, students investigate the symbolism behind the bronze serpent, compare it with Christ's crucifixion, and create a Symbolism Art Project that visually illustrates the biblical parallels between these two powerful passages.

What's Included
- Teacher Directions (1–2 class periods)
- Student Overview page
- Group Activity page
- Student Symbolism Investigation page
- Symbolism Art Project Planner
- Deeper Dive devotional and Bible reflection page
- Black-and-white versions of all student pages for economical printing

Students Will Learn About
- The account of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:4–9
- Why God instructed Moses to lift up the bronze serpent
- The connection between the bronze serpent and Jesus' crucifixion
- Jesus' explanation in John 3:14–15
- Biblical symbolism and how the Old Testament points to Christ
- Salvation through faith and God's provision for redemption
- How Old Testament events reveal God's plan throughout Scripture

Perfect For
- Middle school Bible classes
- Christian schools
- Homeschool Bible studies
- Church youth groups
- Small group discussions
- Supplemental Old Testament instruction
- Project-based Bible learning

Part of the Numbers: Wilderness & Leadership Series
This lesson is part of a growing Old Testament series designed to help students explore Scripture through research, discussion, collaboration, creativity, and personal reflection. Each lesson combines biblical literacy with engaging project-based learning while encouraging students to see how God's story unfolds throughout the Bible.

Why Teachers Love It
- Ready-to-use with minimal preparation
- Encourages higher-order thinking and biblical analysis
- Demonstrates clear connections between the Old and New Testaments
- Develops students' understanding of biblical symbolism
- Combines Bible study with an engaging creative art project
- Includes meaningful devotional reflection and personal application
- Includes both full-color and black-and-white student pages
- Flexible for classroom, homeschool, and church settings
- Designed specifically for Grades 6–8 learners

This lesson is designed to serve as a companion to your existing Bible curriculum, textbook, church program, or homeschool studies. It is intended to enrich and reinforce instruction through research, discussion, and project-based learning rather than replace a comprehensive Bible curriculum.