Consider the story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21. What was the primary reason God instructed Moses to create the bronze serpent and lift it up on a pole?

A To serve as a reminder of God's judgment and punishment for the Israelites' disobedience. B To provide a visible symbol of God's presence and protection during their wilderness journey. C To offer a means of physical healing for those bitten by venomous snakes, requiring them to look at it in faith. D To test the Israelites' loyalty and obedience by requiring them to perform a seemingly illogical act.