The Brazen Serpent

Numbers 21:4-9

 

• What did the children of Israel do that resulted in the curse of the “fiery serpents”?

 

They were "speaking against God" after he had answered their prayers and protected them. They were murmering because of their lack of food and not putting their trust in the Lord.

 

• In what ways are people today sometimes like unto the children of Israel anciently? 

1 Nephi 17:45.

 

I think that often people today don't see the blessings that Lord has given them and they speak against Him looking at all of the things that they don't have and turning away from Him.

 

• According to Alma 33:18-22, what did the brazen serpent symbolize?

 

The serpent is a symbol of Jesus Christ and his atonoment.

 

• How does one “look to” Jesus Christ for healing?

 

You have faith in him that he can heal you of your sins and excersise the power of the atonement.

 

• Aside from physical healings, how can “looking to” the Savior heal a person in other ways?

 

Repenting can heal your soul and restore peace and confidence back into your life.

 

• Where else do people sometimes turn for healing other than the Savior?

 

People of the world often turnt to things like drinking and other substances to help them forget the pain.There are others who find comfort in eating, buying things, or support from loved ones.

 

• What are simple things in the gospel of Jesus Christ that can heal us?

 

The gift of the Holy Ghost. Forgiveness. Love.

 

• How have you experienced the healing power of the Atonement in your life?

 

I have felt the healing power of the Atonement many times in my own life. I think that the most common feeling of healing I have recieved through the Atonement is in my heart. I have a hard time forgiving myself for times I have fallen short and the peace that the Atonement has given to me has been so strong, genuine, and real.

I also have felt the healing power in the ability of the Savior to understand my trials. Growing up there were things that were really hard in my family that I felt like I couldn't talk to anyone about and I really felt that the power of the Atonement was able to comfort and protect me and I was able to grow from the experience.

I know it's real and has the ability to heal us all.