Scripture reveals that 'Son of Man' is Jesus' preferred title for himself—connecting his earthly mission to serve and save with his divine authority to judge and rule forever.
Scripture on Son Of Man
Daniel 7:13-14
Old Testament
"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. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshipped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
Matthew 26:63-64
New Testament
"The high priest said to him, 'I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.' 'You have said so,' Jesus replied. 'But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.'"
Mark 10:45
New Testament
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
John 3:13-14
New Testament
"No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up."
Luke 19:10
New Testament
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."
The Bottom Line
Jesus claimed to be the Son of Man from Daniel's vision—fully human, fully divine, and destined to reign over all creation.
Try Today
Read through one Gospel this week and mark every time Jesus calls himself 'Son of Man'—notice what he's doing or claiming each time.
Prayer
Jesus invites us to come to him and find rest (Matthew 11:28), and he teaches us to pray to the Father in his name.
Father, help me understand who Jesus truly is—not just a good teacher, but the Son of Man who came from heaven, who served by giving his life for me, and who will one day return in glory. I confess that I often miss the weight of his identity and his sacrifice. Give me eyes to see him clearly in Scripture and a heart that responds with worship and obedience. Help me follow him as the one who came to seek and save the lost—including me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus calls himself 'Son of Man' more than any other Gospel writer records it.
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