day 11: Christ, the Son of God
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To Israel's ears, His claim was one of both deity and royalty, while also suggesting a special role in the genealogy of Israel—the Son of sons among Israel, specially chosen by God.
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day 10: Christ, Jesus
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This is the Christ: Jesus - not given this name in mere tribute to God’s work or even as a symbol of it, but because He would be the living, dying, and alive-again act of the salvation of God.
Read Moreday nine: Christ, the Messiah
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It’s this name that got Him crucified. Israel was ready for “Messiah the Prince,” not the Messiah who would “be cut off and have nothing” (Daniel 9:26).
Read Moreday eight: Christ, the Son of Man
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He is not a son of man like us. He is the Son of Man equal to God. He didn’t come to earth on a rogue mission unsanctioned by the other two Persons of the Trinity, but by the initiative, blessing, and empowerment of the Father and Holy Spirit.
Read Moreday seven: Christ, the Ancient of Days
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This is important, lest we confine Him to the limits of a good man and wise prophet, thirty-something years old and tragically killed. He is so much more.
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