1.1 The Messiah And The Son Of Man Flashcards
What is ‘Messiah’ translated to in Greek?
‘Christ’
What does Isaiah 53 describe?
The nature and suffering of a rejected Messiah
Reflects the suffering Jesus went through during his Passion and crucifixion
How does the Messiah save humankind?
By carrying the ‘transgressions’ of humankind
Who is the first person to call Jesus the Messiah?
Peter
What does Peter think the Messiah will be?
Great King like David
Great religious leader who will save the Jews
What will the Messiah guide Christians through (importance of the Messiah)?
Life and lead them away from sin and death
What do Christian’s faith in the Messiah mean (importance of the Messiah)?
That God will grant them forgiveness for their sins and give them life after death
What does the Suffering Servant inspire Christians to do (importance of the Messiah)?
To follow Jesus’ footsteps in a humble way rejecting violence
What does referring to himself as the ‘Son of Man’ help show (importance of the title of ‘Son of Man’ for Christians today)?
His humanity
—> gives Christians comfort as he understands the problems they may be going through because he has experienced every part of being human
What does “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served; he came to serve” link to?
Links to the idea of a suffering servant in Isaiah 53
—> shows how Jesus is a role model of how Christians should submit to the will of God
What does the title ‘Son of Man’ remind Christians (importance)?
That Jesus has authority as the ‘Son of Man’ to forgive sins
What is the title ‘Son of Man’ tied up with?
The belief that Jesus will come back again
What do some Christians recite (importance of the title ‘Son of Man’)?
Recite that Jesus will judge the “living and the dead”
—> some see this as Jesus judging their actions when they die
—> others believe He will literally return again
