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Jesus’ Use of “Son of Man” in his
ministry
What did the title “Son of
Man” say about Jesus?
3 things.
Why was it clever of him to
use it in public?
Jesus used the Son of Man title to emphasise his humanity
At Caeserea Philippi (Mk 8:27-33)
1.
Summarise the context – how did Peter challenge Jesus so
that Jesus had to respond in this way.
2.
Write out the quote where Jesus uses the title “Son of
Man”
3.
Does the Son of Man title in this text emphasise his
humanity or divinity? Explain how.
Jesus used the Son of Man title to emphasise his divinity
A. In his ministry – the Paralysed Man (Mk 2:1-12)
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3.
Summarise the story
Write out the quote where Jesus uses the title “Son of Man”
Does the “Son of Man” title in this example emphasise his
humanity or divinity? Explain from the context (what authority
does he say that he has, as Son of Man?)
B. In his trial (Mk 4:60-62)
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3.
Describe how the High Priest challenged Jesus.
Write out the quote where Jesus uses the title “Son of Man”.
Does the “Son of Man” title in this text emphasise his
humanity or divinity? Explain how (what authority does he say
that he has, as Son of Man?)
Can you think of evidence from St Mark’s gospel, for each of these headings? Match
the headings. **See if you can think of any more evidence.
The Title Jesus
preferred for
himself
Jesus the suffering
Son of Man
“The Son of
Man came to
serve, not to be
served, and to
give his life as a
ransom for all”.
Jesus the humble
servant
Cure of
paralysed man
“The Son of
Man has
authority to
forgive sins”
Used 14
times in
Mark’s
gospel, by
Jesus
Jesus the Son of
Man with authority
Caesarea
Philippi
“The Son of
Man must
suffer and be
rejected..”