Son of Man

							Son of Man
 An Introduction to
  Following Christ
        Hebrews 2:6-8
• A reference to Psalm 8:4-6
        Hebrews 2:6-8
• A reference to Psalm 8:4-6
• “Son of man” used as a reference to
  “man”
        Hebrews 2:6-8
• A reference to Psalm 8:4-6
• “Son of man” used as a reference to
  “man”
• God created “man” to have a special
  place in His creation (Gen. 1:26-31)
      Genesis 1:26-31
• Man was created with glory, honor,
  and dominion over the rest of
  creation.
       Genesis 1:26-31
• Man was created with glory, honor, and
  dominion over the rest of creation.
• Because of sin, man lost his position
  in God’s creation (Genesis 3:17-19)
          Psalm 8:4-6
• David marvels that God is interested
  in man
          God’s Love
• Due to God’s love for man
    (John 3:16)
           God’s Love
• Due to God’s love for man (John 3:16)
• The Word became flesh (John 1:14)
           God’s Love
• Due to God’s love for man (John 3:16)
• The Word became flesh (John 1:14)
• That is, God became one with
  mankind
             God’s Love
•   Due to God’s love for man (John 3:16)
•   The Word became flesh (John 1:14)
•   That is, God became one with mankind
•   So Jesus was “son of man”
      Hebrews 2:9-18
• Jesus was “son of man”
       Hebrews 2:9-18
• Jesus was “son of man”
  – Yet destined to be King of Kings
       Hebrews 2:9-18
• Jesus was “son of man”
  – Yet destined to be King of Kings
  – In order to save us from our sins
       Hebrews 2:9-18
• Jesus was “son of man”
  – Yet destined to be King of Kings
  – In order to save us from our sins
  – In order to restore us to the glory and
    honor of our created status
         “Son of Man”
        as used by Jesus
• Used as a personal pronoun
  – Same as “I” or “Me”
  – Emphasizes His humanity
         “Son of Man”
        as used by Jesus
• Used as a personal pronoun
  – Same as “I” or “Me”
  – Emphasizes His humanity
• Used as a synonym for “man”
         “Son of Man”
        as used by Jesus
• Used as a personal pronoun
  – Same as “I” or “Me”
  – Emphasizes His humanity
• Used as a synonym for “man”
• Used as a title of the Messiah
  – Daniel 7:13-14
  – Matthew 16:13-28
         Discipleship
   Following the Son of Man
• The perfect “son of man” is an
  example of what God desires of
  every man
          Discipleship
   Following the Son of Man
• The perfect “son of man” is an example
  of what God desires of every man
• We must deny self, take up our cross
  and follow Him (Matthew 16:24)
          Discipleship
   Following the Son of Man
• The perfect “son of man” is an example
  of what God desires of every man
• We must deny self, take up our cross
  and follow Him (Matthew 16:24)
• He will reward His followers with the
  life, glory, and honor man lost in the
  Garden of Eden (Matthew 16:25-27)
  The Goal for Disciples
• Acts 7:55-56
  – The Son of Man stands on God’s right
    hand
  The Goal for Disciples
• Acts 7:55-56
  – The Son of Man stands on God’s right
    hand
  – We know we too can be in Heaven if we
    follow faithfully (even to death)
  The Goal for Disciples
• Acts 7:55-56
  – The Son of Man stands on God’s right
    hand
  – We know we too can be in Heaven if we
    follow faithfully (even to death)
  – Our glory and honor will be restored
    (Hebrews 2:8-12)