24-0901a - Detailed Summary

Speaker sets a goal to deepen love, faith, and appreciation for Jesus by increasing knowledge of Him.

Focus on Jesus: Jesus, the second person of the Godhead, consistently interacted directly with humanity throughout biblical history.

Examples: walking with Adam and Eve, speaking to Moses, and appearing to Balaam and Joshua.

Jesus’ many forms are referred to as His "faces" (Hebrew: plural for "face").

Jesus appeared in various forms to Moses, as the Angel of the Lord, as Yahweh, and as the rock providing water in the desert.

Apostle Paul confirms that the rock in the desert was Jesus in 1 Corinthians 10.

Term "Son of Man":

Most common self-designation of Jesus in the Gospels, emphasizing His humanity.

Used 30 times in Matthew, 25 in Luke, 15 in Mark, and 12 in John.

Ezekiel’s Usage: The phrase "Son of Man" is used 93 times in the Book of Ezekiel when God addresses Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity.

Translating Hebrew into English can lose the original meaning, leading to less impactful translations.

Transliteration: Some translations (like the NIV) use transliteration, making the text easier to understand but less suited for deep study.

Recommended more accurate translations: ASV (1901) and English Revised Version (1895).

Common Hebrew words for "man":

"Adam" (generic term for man or humanity).

"Gibber" (noble, valiant man).

"Enosh" (man in a fallen, miserable state).

Job’s Friends: In Job 16, Job defends himself as an honorable man (gibber) while his friends accuse him.

Job’s advocate: Job appeals to an advocate in heaven, foreshadowing Jesus as the advocate for humanity.

First use of "man" in Job 16 refers to "gibber" (honorable man), and the second use refers to "ben adam" (son of Adam, son of man).

Bildad’s accusations: He describes man as "enosh" (fallen man) and compares him to a worm (using different Hebrew words for "worm").

Translation issues: English translations miss the distinction between different degrees of degradation (maggot vs. common worm) in Bildad’s insults.

Different degrees of worms and men are not captured in English translations.

Job’s state: Bildad accuses Job, calling him both an "enosh" (miserable man) and a maggot, despite Job’s claim of being an honorable man.

Isaiah’s prophecy: Messiah would come in human form (Adam), born as an infant, confirmed by Matthew 1:18-23.

Job’s defense: Bildad’s insulting remarks were meant to counter Job’s claim of being a good and honorable man (gibber) while in a fallen state (enosh).

Bildad’s insult: Job, despite being an honorable man, is compared to both a maggot and a common worm.

The distinction between the different degrees of repulsiveness is lost in English translation.

Isaiah and Matthew confirm the Messiah’s human nature, starting as an infant and fulfilling the prophecy that God would be with us (Emmanuel).

Humorous aside about different pronunciations (Tennessee anecdote).

Continuation of reading from Matthew about the birth of Jesus.

Jesus was born in a manger, a humble setting.

He was both the Son of God (Emmanuel) and the Son of Man, being of the flesh through Mary.

The apostle John emphasized that Jesus was both fully man and fully God (Yahweh, “I Am”).

John 1:1 and 1:14 explain that Jesus, as the Word, was with God and was God.

Jesus “tabernacled” (dwelt) among humanity, showing His glory.

John highlights that Jesus existed from the beginning, even before creation.

John’s testimony asserts that Jesus is the eternal life sent from the Father.

He emphasizes the fellowship believers can have with the Father and Son through Jesus.

John’s letters stress the importance of understanding Jesus as both the Son of Man and Yahweh God.

The apostles and early Jews witnessed both the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

Jesus, who lived, died, and resurrected, is the Savior sent by God.

Jesus asks for obedience, including repentance and baptism.

Jesus called Himself the “Son of Man” and aimed to save people, destroy the devil’s work, and reveal God’s true nature.

In Matthew 9:6, Jesus demonstrated His authority to forgive sins, affirming His divinity.

Jesus’ ability to forgive sins proved He was God, as breaking the law is always against God.

Jesus’ miracles, especially on the Sabbath, were meant to show His unity with the Father.

Religious leaders accused Jesus of breaking Sabbath laws, but Jesus declared Himself “Lord of the Sabbath” (Matthew 12:8).

Jesus’ miracles and actions demonstrated His authority as God over divine institutions, including the Sabbath.

Jesus defended His disciples’ actions on the Sabbath, showing the importance of mercy over strict Sabbath observance.

He healed on the Sabbath, demonstrating His divine authority, but religious leaders plotted against Him.

The leaders’ desire to kill Jesus displayed their arrogance and ignorance of His true nature as God.

Jesus, as the giver of the Law to Moses, had the authority to remove the Sabbath regulations.

Upon His death, the old law was abolished, and a new covenant was instituted.

Jesus was the testator of the new law, which came into effect after His death on the cross.

Jesus established a new day of worship, “the Lord’s Day,” replacing the Sabbath.

This day is marked by worship and participation in the Lord’s Supper, symbolizing fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit.

The old law was replaced by the new covenant in Christ, with the Lord’s Church practicing new rites.

The speaker offers an invitation for prayer, repentance, or baptism, encouraging attendees to respond during the closing hymn.