1. Four Fathers The Identity of the Christ The Son of David
The Son of Abraham
The Son of Man
The Son of God
The Son of David
Four Fathers
The Identity of the Christ

2. The Son of David Our first introduction to Jesus in the New Testament
The Son of Abraham
The Son of Man
The Son of God
Our first introduction to Jesus in the New Testament
“Son of…” expresses lineage – Matt. 1:1
Hebrew lacked specific terms for extended lineage, i.e. grandson
Why identify Jesus as a descendant of David?
Because of God’s promise to David – Ps. 132:11
The Jews understood this concept – Matt. 22:42
The “Son of David” was a term used to reference the coming Messiah – Matt. 21:15
This was fulfilled in Jesus Christ – Acts 2:30-32

3. The Son of Abraham What is the significance of Abraham?
The Son of David
The Son of Man
The Son of God
What is the significance of Abraham?
God made three notable promises to him – Gen. 12:1-3
Land (Josh. 21:43); Nation (1 Kings 4:20); Seed
The seed promise was fulfilled in Jesus – Acts 3:25-26
Rejecting Jesus = rejecting the Abrahamic covenant – Jn. 8:37-40
Paul ties this reality to our salvation – Gal. 3:16
Jesus is the Seed of Abraham who blesses all nations – Gal. 3:7-9, 14
43 So the Lord gave Israel all the land which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they possessed it and lived in it.
Joshua 21:43 (NASB95)
20 Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand that is on the seashore in abundance; they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.
1 Kings 4:20 (NASB95)

4. The Son of Man Used to describe Jesus 84 times in Matthew and Luke
The Son of David
The Son of Abraham
The Son of God
Used to describe Jesus 84 times in Matthew and Luke
It is an emphasis of his humanity – Matt. 8:20; 17:22
Especially when coupled with proofs of His deity – Matt. 9:6
Why should we note Jesus as the Son of Man?
Old Testament Prophecy identifies Him as such – Dan. 7:13f
Reminds us of the reality of the Savior’s love – Mk. 14:41
Reminds us that we can relate to Jesus - Heb. 3:1,6
Reminds us that He can relate to us – Heb. 4:14-16

5. The Son of God A clear reference to the deity of Jesus – Jn. 5:16-18
The Son of David
The Son of Abraham
The Son of Man
A clear reference to the deity of Jesus – Jn. 5:16-18
The phrase does not describe Jesus as the progeny of God, but describes a unique purposeful relationship
Designation of authority – Mk. 3:11; Jn. 1:49
Designation of purpose – Jn. 3:16-18
Designation of promise – Jn. 20:31