I've been able to find valuable insight into scripture on this website. The information is thought provoking. One can readily see why Yeshua is known as a treasure, wisdom and knowledge of God. His ministry was revolutionary.
Amen. “Son of Man” carries such depth, showing both heaven’s reach and earth’s need. John 1:51 reveals more than a moment; it’s a bridge between God’s promise and His presence through Yeshua.
This is "wonderful" insight. I am placing the scriptural references in order. This raised the question, "Did this title appear in literature outside of the bible?" In other words; "Was it used uniquely by Yeshua?"
The title: It appears only on the lips of Yeshua. His audience was sometimes puzzled by his meaning. By using a less common messianic title, he was able to reveal his identity to those with spiritual understanding without triggering the political fervor associated with the term "Messiah".
Beyond the Bible: No prominent figures in literature are known to have referred to themselves as “the Son of Man” as a personal or messianic title in the same vein as Yeshua., The phrase is predominantly biblical. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the context.
Let’s talk about this, because this is the kind of detail that makes the Word breathe.
I’m laying out how “Son of Man” shows up all through Scripture...chronologically, because yes, context matters. And naturally, it raises the next question: was “Son of Man” ever used outside the Bible? Or was Yeshua the only one who put that weight on it the way He did?
Here’s the scoop on that: the term does show up elsewhere in Scripture...most famously in Ezekiel, where God uses it as a way to call the prophet’s attention to his humanity. “Son of man” there means, “Hey, remember, you’re simply a mortal. You’re dust and breath, not divinity.” It’s God drawing the line between heaven and humanity.
But when Yeshua steps on the scene? He flips the meaning on its head. He calls Himself the Son of Man, not to lower Himself, but to reveal the mystery: divinity wrapped in humanity. He’s fully man, fully God, walking the tension Ezekiel could only glimpse.
And what’s wild? That phrase “Son of Man” is only ever used by Jesus about Himself in the Gospels. Even His own listeners didn’t always catch what He meant. By choosing a phrase that wasn’t weighed down with political or messianic baggage, He could reveal His true identity to those with eyes to see, without setting off a full-on political riot (which that region was ALWAYS in danger of with the Romans).
Outside of Scripture? Nobody’s out here calling themselves “the Son of Man.” There’s no record of anyone using it as a self-title or messianic claim. It’s a phrase that lives inside the biblical world, and even there, its meaning shifts depending on where you find it. So what Yeshua does with it? It’s both familiar and revolutionary. He takes a known term and breathes heaven into it.
I've been able to find valuable insight into scripture on this website. The information is thought provoking. One can readily see why Yeshua is known as a treasure, wisdom and knowledge of God. His ministry was revolutionary.
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Amen. “Son of Man” carries such depth, showing both heaven’s reach and earth’s need. John 1:51 reveals more than a moment; it’s a bridge between God’s promise and His presence through Yeshua.
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This is "wonderful" insight. I am placing the scriptural references in order. This raised the question, "Did this title appear in literature outside of the bible?" In other words; "Was it used uniquely by Yeshua?"
The title: It appears only on the lips of Yeshua. His audience was sometimes puzzled by his meaning. By using a less common messianic title, he was able to reveal his identity to those with spiritual understanding without triggering the political fervor associated with the term "Messiah".
Beyond the Bible: No prominent figures in literature are known to have referred to themselves as “the Son of Man” as a personal or messianic title in the same vein as Yeshua., The phrase is predominantly biblical. Its meaning varies significantly depending on the context.
Let’s talk about this, because this is the kind of detail that makes the Word breathe.
I’m laying out how “Son of Man” shows up all through Scripture...chronologically, because yes, context matters. And naturally, it raises the next question: was “Son of Man” ever used outside the Bible? Or was Yeshua the only one who put that weight on it the way He did?
Here’s the scoop on that: the term does show up elsewhere in Scripture...most famously in Ezekiel, where God uses it as a way to call the prophet’s attention to his humanity. “Son of man” there means, “Hey, remember, you’re simply a mortal. You’re dust and breath, not divinity.” It’s God drawing the line between heaven and humanity.
But when Yeshua steps on the scene? He flips the meaning on its head. He calls Himself the Son of Man, not to lower Himself, but to reveal the mystery: divinity wrapped in humanity. He’s fully man, fully God, walking the tension Ezekiel could only glimpse.
And what’s wild? That phrase “Son of Man” is only ever used by Jesus about Himself in the Gospels. Even His own listeners didn’t always catch what He meant. By choosing a phrase that wasn’t weighed down with political or messianic baggage, He could reveal His true identity to those with eyes to see, without setting off a full-on political riot (which that region was ALWAYS in danger of with the Romans).
Outside of Scripture? Nobody’s out here calling themselves “the Son of Man.” There’s no record of anyone using it as a self-title or messianic claim. It’s a phrase that lives inside the biblical world, and even there, its meaning shifts depending on where you find it. So what Yeshua does with it? It’s both familiar and revolutionary. He takes a known term and breathes heaven into it.