For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost.
Luke 19:10 [NAS]
Luke 19:10 [NAS]
Son of Man – a Hebrew expression for “human being,” was Jesus’ favorite designation for himself. It is recorded over 80 times in the four gospels. No one else ever addressed Christ with this name; He applied it to Himself. The title bore witness to the miracle whereby Creator and creature were united in one divine/human person: the merging of the Son of Man with the Son of God.
One day when Jesus walked with His disciples in Caesarea Philippi, He suddenly turned to them and asked, “Who do people say that the Son of man is?" Some said “John the Baptist,” other said, “Elijah” while others stated, “Jeremiah.” Jesus then turned it around on them and asked, “Ok – who do you say that I am?” Peter jumped into the fray, firing off the perfect answer: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" [Matthew 16:13-16].
Son of God – Son of Man: the perfect mix of humanity and deity. How was that possible? I have no clue. What I do know is that God in human flesh came looking for me...and for you.
Amazing Grace!
How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found
`Twas blind, but now I see.
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