Magic moments come in life and in worship services, sometimes at the least expected times. David Shepherd was leading the prayers of intercessions this morning Before beginning the prayers he told a story linked to the lectionary readings about the brazen serpent (Numbers 21). After working for 5 years in Africa he was making his way back to the UK, and travelling through Italy. While he was in Rome, he visited the Sistene Chapel and amongst the throngs of people he was viewing the Last Judgement. In a magic moment, he glimpsed the image of the people looking to the Brazen serpent in the Book of Numbers. There, side by side, with the Judgement was Jesus answer!
"Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3 v15)
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