One Like a Son of Man (Lent 33, 2025)

Remembering that Jesus is speaking with the two men on the Road to Emmaus and showing Himself in the Scriptures (which at the time were Moses and the Prophets) here is another one to which Jesus may have pointed. 

Daniel 7:13 “In my vision at night 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 nations and peoples 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. (Daniel 7:13-14)

Unlike some other times in which a “son of man” language is used (particularly Ezekiel), here in Daniel’s vision, the one who is like a Son of Man is “coming with the clouds of heaven.” That’s Jesus’ return. He is led into the presence of God the Father (the Ancient of Days) and is given all authority and a Kingdom that never ends.  He receives worship (something only God can do).

Principle: Jesus is the Son of Man foreseen in Daniel 7:13.

Questions for further thought:

Find all the indicators in the passage above that this is referring to a scene only possible in heaven.

The Jews were expecting a political leader to vindicate them as God’s Chosen People and restore all things to them. Jesus had something better in mind. 

Luke 19:9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” 11 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once.

Even after His death and resurrection, the disciples’ expectations were still problematic.  Acts 1:6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Prayer: Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You fought the greater battle against death itself and won a righteous battle over evil, sin, and death.  We praise You that by Your sacrifice we can have that eternal victory applied to us by faith!  Continue, Lord, to mold Your followers into Your likeness and may we look forward to Your Return in Your perfect timing.  Amen!

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Lent began Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and will continue until Resurrection Sunday, Easter (April 20, 2025). I hope you’ll join me and be prepared to have your eyes opened. I know mine have been in writing this series, “The Way it Had to Be.”

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