Posted on 08/26/2022 6:40:57 AM PDT by metmom
“Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” (Matthew 9:27).
That the blind men called Jesus the “Son of David” means they recognized Him as the Christ. Son of David was one of the most common Jewish titles for Messiah. It was also a royal title indicating that Messiah would come from the family of King David and have a right to rule over the promised divine kingdom.
God first promised that the Deliverer for His people would be a man, the seed of a woman (cf. Gen. 3:15). Later in the Old Testament, the prophet Nathan firmly establishes the extraordinary person and work of the Son of David (2 Sam. 12–14a, 16; cf. Gen. 12:3; 21:12; 49:10). The New Testament reaffirms this great truth at the angel’s Nativity announcement: “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end” (Luke 1:32–33; cf. vv. 68–69; 2:4).
The reality and knowledge of Jesus’ true identity stands out most vividly during His triumphal entry when the people laid branches and garments before Him and shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Matt. 21:9).
Thus all the onlookers who heard the blind men call Jesus “Son of David” knew it was a clear confession of His messiahship. And the men’s affirmation accompanied their desire for personal deliverance. Genuine salvation is available to all who have a similar right knowledge of Him.
Ask Yourself
Think of the names you use to refer to Christ—Lord, Savior, Redeemer, Friend. Spend a few minutes thinking through what these terms actually mean. When you speak of Him by these names in prayer, let the weight of their glory fill your words with depth and texture.
From Daily Readings from the Life of Christ, Vol. 1, John MacArthur. Copyright © 2008. Used by permission of Moody Publishers, Chicago, IL 60610, www.moodypublishers.com.
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I’ve often wondered why other countries, with a History of Dynasties/ Kings and Queens could understand the Scripture references to Royaliy and Kingdoms better than we as Americans do. They grasp the idea because they have known thus and can better relate....as do the Jewish people to the idea of Jesus as King over His Kingdom.
Yeah, I get it.
I’ve often found the word ‘Obedience’ difficult to comprehend as even with my mom growing up that word was never used as she instructed and or corrected us. However those who have had a history of “rulers” they were expected to obey and understood exactly what that ment.
It is almost a “foreign” concept to most Americans, including me. It’s a whole lot to wrap my mind around. It’s kind of like the whole “God” concept; it’s bigger than I am and beyond my understanding. All I can do is accept it and pray for God’s mercy and continue to place my trust in Jesus.
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