A name helps us to identify a person. A title helps us to know something about them. In Jesus' case we discover volumes about him by understanding his title Son of man. It is a distinctively Hebrew title, which should have made his Greek-speaking audience take note. He is identifying himself as a human being. To many, his humanity was so obvious that this may not have been surprising. But when his deity is understood at the same time, this title is dramatic. He is the ultimate human. For this particular man to be facing death is a startling reality. His death was not only the death of a man, it was the death of the man who singularly represents the human race. Moreover, Jesus' use of this term only meant one thing to those who understood the Old Testament. This person is the Son of man who is the glorious Son of God. it is the glorious Son of God walking the streets of Jerusalem, who is also the Son of man. As a man, he represents man to God. As God, he represents God to man. who is your representative?
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have been adopted. This adoption, to Paul, is eternal in its sweep. It is personal to the degree that you have been called a son. God did it because of his love for his children. he has had his adoption...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Jesus is at pains to warn his disciples that the day of the Lord will actually happen. There is a danger looming ahead so every person should be dead serious about it. He is most concerned about our hearts. They can easily be distracted and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God saved you to glorify you. God saved you to make you like Jesus, His glorious Son. Are your goals for this year focused on this reality? Are you working toward endless happiness? Would your day today be different if you truly believed that you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Please take the time to visit Chyreece Lester's new blog. She writes... Encourage Your Counsellor: Part 1 This is a topic I have been wanting to write on for a while now, since biblical counselling is something very close to my heart. I have had...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
You have likely been victimised in this evil world. You know how you have typically responded. Paul explains how Christians should respond to evil. We need to remember our own evil and need for salvation too. Are you graceless? If yes, then it is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We are about to consider the most important truth in the world. It is important because it is important to God. The whole Old Testament foretells and establishes the environment for God's salvation. The whole New Testament describes Christ's...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If you say you are a Christian, are you living for Jesus? Many who claim to be Christians don't anticipate, or are not prepared to face persecution. Moreover, fear is a liar and tries to make Christians live timidly rather than boldly. Fear wants...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Being persecuted can bring out the worst in people. Especially when you are being persecuted for doing what is right. Persecution is a constant reality throughout Scripture. Jesus' disciples in Luke 21 were expecting thrones, but Jesus warned them...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Olivet discourse is just as crucial for its content as it is for the place from which it was delivered. The disciples have asked about the signs of Christ's coming and the close of the age. Remarkably, the disciples are asking Jesus when His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
