It is a little unusual for God to instruct the Israelites to make what appears to be an idol—a bronze snake on a pole, then tell them to to gaze upon it.

“These are the only two recorded instances of Jesus being angry.”

Contrary to popular opinion, we are not born with a conscience. It is developed within a context of family where we first learn right and wrong. A Christian conscience is further developed by learning the difference between good and evil. Christians and Jews have the Ten Commandments to guide us. Most cultures have some form of moral standards by which to live.