Jesus, the Son of Man
Preparing for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year B)
Scripture
Semi-continuous: Psalm 9:9-20; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; Luke 21:25-28
Complementary: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Job 37:1-13; Luke 21:25-28
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Prayer
Life-giving God, heal our lives, that we may acknowledge your wonderful deeds and offer you thanks from generation to generation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)
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Reflection
“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:25-28).
Jesus’ use of the title “Son of Man” has roots in Jewish tradition and scripture, carrying theological and eschatological implications. It is Jesus’ preferred title for himself in the Gospels.
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