KBM Son Of Man
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As most of you all know we have been studying, as of late, the theme “Names of Jesus” with the hope of getting to know the Jesus of the Bible better through his different names and/or descriptions. Today we are going to focus our attention on Jesus as the “son of man.” As we discussed in the lesson on Jesus as the “only begotten son of God” there is great significance to Jesus being “born of woman.” Not only was it significant that Jesus became flesh (John 1:14) and that he lived a perfect life though able to sin yet without (Hebrews 4:15), to be a perfect sacrifice, but it is also significant to remember that this “change” to God the Son was permanent. In other words, when Jesus became the “son of man” it wasn’t just while he was here on earth but forever. Notice what Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:5.
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
My savior and your savior was willing to “change” to such a degree for your soul and mine that he could never go back “completely” to the way he was before such. If that’s not love I don’t know what is. Another important aspect of the title “son of man” is the relationship it provokes with us. When Jesus became flesh, born of woman just like you and I this action created a unique relationship with us. He is the only one of the Godhead that can say, from a physical sense, that he is our brother. The Hebrew writer would declare this very truth in Hebrews 2:11-15…
11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, 12 saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” 13 And again, “I will put my trust in him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children God has given me.” 14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
There’s a reason why out of the 81 times “son of man” (referring to Jesus) is found in the New Testament only once is it found outside of the gospel accounts. In other words 80 times Jesus is refers to himself or is described as “son of man” almost exclusively while he walked this earth with his creation. Jesus, the son of man, is not only our creator but our brother for eternity.