Jesus: the son of man
Pastor Roy Conover - February 25th, 2024
Big Question: What did Jesus say about himself?
What is the significance of Jesus referring to himself as the “son of man”?
Son of Man is a title of Jesus’ humanity.
Matthew 26:1-2; Ezekiel 2:1; I John 4:2
Jesus being human helps us identify with Him.
Son of Man is a title of Jesus’ humility
Philippians 2;5-8; Matthew 26:20-24; Matthew 26:26-28
Jesus’ humility gave us a model to follow.
Celebrate Communion together
Son of Man is a title of Jesus’ deity
Matthew 26:62-64; Daniel 7:13-14;
Jesus possesses divine authority because He is God!
Next Steps:
If you’ve never asked Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, do it today!
If you know Jesus as your Savior, find someone to tell this week about His humanity, humility and deity.
Consider Baptism as a way to tell others of Jesus being the Lord of your life.
Next week: Jesus: the answer to our deepest longings
Small Group questions:
What about Jesus’ humanity do you relate to or connect with most?
How has Jesus’ humility impacted you? What have you learned or tried to replicate in your life?
What do the following verses tell you about Jesus’ usage of the title, “son of man” in relation to his rejection, suffering, death and resurrection (Matthew 8:20; Matthew 16:21; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31 and Luke 9:44)?
Jesus shattered people’s perceptions and expectations of who he would be in fulfilling Daniel’s Prophecy in Daniel 7:13-14. Jesus came to do so much more than free Israel from Roman rule. What does Romans 3:23-26 tell us about Jesus’ real mission?
Jesus possesses divine authority. How do you see this in Matthew 9:1-8 and Matthew 12:8?
