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"Son of Man" was the most deliberately chosen title...

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First Sunday in Lent - C
Romans 10:8b-13
Ron Love
"Son of Man" was the most deliberately chosen title that Jesus selected for himself. It is used 82 times in the New Testament. With few exceptions Jesus always pronounced the title upon himself. One exception was an individual questioning Jesus with these words: "We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?" (John 12:34). The anonymous one from the crowd asked: "Who is this Son of Man and why must he be lifted up?" The man was understandably confused, for Jesus had redefined "Son of Man."

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