1. The Origin of the Serpent — The Cause

2. The Origin of Satan — The Adversary

3. The Origin of Sin — The Curse

4. The Bronze Serpent — The Cure

Small Group Discussion Questions

The serpent was described as “crafty” and subtle (Genesis 3:1). Where do you think the enemy works most subtly in your own life or in our culture today?

The first temptation began with, “Did God really say?” What are some modern versions of that question we might hear in our minds or society? 

Ephesians 6:12 says our battle is not against flesh and blood. How can we “arm ourselves” and renew our minds to resist the devil’s lies this week?

Sin is often “the unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is my deepest happiness.” In what areas of life do you find it hardest to trust that God’s ways are truly for your good?

In Numbers 21, those who were bitten by serpents were healed simply by looking at the bronze serpent. What does it mean for us to “look to Christ and live”? How do we practically do that today?

Revelation 20:10 promises that Satan’s defeat is certain. How does knowing the end of the story—Christ’s ultimate victory—give you courage in daily spiritual battles?