Beyond_Daniel7.pdf

Transcript

1. BEYOND— Fullerton Free Fullerton Free
2. Daniel 7 Son of Man Beyond— Fullerton Free 01
3. Apocalyptic Literature: Beyond— Fullerton Free 02 The “uncovering”. It is the pulling back of the earthly curtains to reveal heavenly and cosmic truths. Apocalyptic literature can include revelations about the past, present and/or future within its exposure of reality.
4. The Empty Thrones? Beyond— Fullerton Free 03 Possibly a reference to the heavenly council Could be connected to the "ruling and reigning" design for humans. Genesis 1:26-28
5. The Cloud Rider Beyond— Fullerton Free 04 There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty. (Deut. 33.26) Bless the Lord, O my soul!… He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind; he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire. (Ps 104.1-4) Behold, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; and the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence, and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them. (Isa 19.1)
6. Son of Man Movement Beyond— Fullerton Free 05 Son of Man Earthly/Human location Heavenly Throne Room Elevated "up" to the Heavens
7. Daniel 3:4-5 And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. The Kingdom of the Son of Man? Beyond— Fullerton Free 06 Daniel 4:34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; Daniel 7:14 And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.
8. Daniel's Son of Man Conclusions Beyond— Fullerton Free 07 The "Son of Man" is a human figure taking on the failed vocation of all humans. He is lifted from the earthly realm into the heavenly throne room as he rides the clouds as only YHWH could. While many human figures before have tried to gain the glory, worship, and authority that belongs only to YHWH, the Son of Man is given these things. His kingdom will last forever and those who belong to God are given the inheritance of this very kingdom.
9. Jesus and the Son of Man Beyond— Fullerton Free 08 "Son of Man" is Jesus' most used title by Jesus Subtle and yet loaded with messianic imagery Title not used again in the NT letters (with the exception of Acts and Revelation)
10. Authority Beyond— Fullerton Free 09 Matt. 9:6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” Matt. 12:8 For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”
11. Why Son of Man Title Gets Dropped Beyond— Fullerton Free 10 The "Son of Man" vision gets used by Jesus to ultimately reveal himself as Messiah/Christ. Paul's mission to the Gentiles means he would use titles the Gentiles would understand
12. Fulfilled? Beyond— Fullerton Free 11 Question: Is the Son of Man vision of Daniel fulfilled by Jesus in the past (his ministry) or to be fulfilled in the future (the end times)?
13. Fulfilled? Beyond— Fullerton Free 12 Question: Is the Son of Man vision of Daniel fulfilled by Jesus in the past (his ministry) or to be fulfilled in the future (the end times)? YES
14. Beyond— Fullerton Free 13 Matthew 16:27-28 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” Jesus and the Son of Man
15. Beyond— Fullerton Free 14 Matthew 26:63-66 But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. What is your judgment?” They answered, “He deserves death.” Jesus and the Son of Man
16. Beyond— Fullerton Free 15 Acts 7:55-58 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Jesus and the Son of Man
17. Jesus "lifted up" by the cross (John 3:14) Given a crown and robe of enthronement Inaugurates his kingdom Ascends into the heavenly realm (Acts 1:9) Currently sits at the right hand of God as king (Eph. 1:19-23) Will one day return "in the same way he ascended" (Acts 1:11) Will arrive as the cloud rider (Rev. 14:14) Multipart Fulfilment Beyond— Fullerton Free 16
18. Daniel 7 Son of Man Beyond— Fullerton Free 17