June 24, 2012 Son of Man Speaks

Son of Man Speaks Mark 14:61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” TO DANIEL, God gave this vision of God’s final judgment on earth: Daniel 7:13-14 “I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” Caiaphas, the high priest questioning Jesus, knew exactly how Jesus was answering his question, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” When Jesus said, “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” he was speaking the message Daniel had received from Heaven. When Jesus responded with his “Son of Man” language, Caiaphas understands he is claiming to be the Son of God, who will establish his throne on earth. Jesus has consistently used the prophets’ words to affirm he is the Messiah. People have believed him or condemned him. It seems as if Jesus may be giving Caiaphas one last opportunity to believe him. In fact, he may be giving his people one last opportunity to believe him. He has clearly spoken the truth, but few have believed. Pause over what you have heard from Jesus and consider your belief in him.