The Son of Man

I’ve always thought the title Son of Man to be an interesting title. It’s recorded in all the gospels and Jesus frequently uses it to refer to himself. At a glance, it may appear to minimize the power and position of Jesus, because He is God incarnate, fully God and fully man all at the same time; but the title doesn’t quite acknowledge His divinity at the surface level.   Someone who is unfamiliar with the gospel should at the very least attribute humility to Jesus after learning Jesus subjected himself to be “a little while lower than the angels” (Heb. 2:7).

Hebrews 2:6-9

With the acknowledgment of His humility, there must be an acceptance of the strength and capability of Jesus. The title “Son of Man” conveys a position of authority as well as vulnerability to suffering.  What greater example of suffering could there be than transitioning from the divine nature of God to enduring the hardships of human existence? Jesus spoke plainly “that the Son of Man must suffer many things” (Mark 8:31-32). Inside the humility of Jesus, the opportunity to be helped by Him is the best way to experience Him. How can you truly know and express that someone is humble without experiencing their power and capability for yourself? As you experience Jesus, a respect for the strength, power, and life of Jesus Christ influences you. The title "Son of Man" reveals that humanity, as the focus of God's love, finds purpose through living because of Jesus.