Man, Messiah, or More ?

Andre P. Llewellyn©2010
 “For fifteen years Emperor Tiberius had
ruled that part of the world. Pontius Pilate
was governor of Judea, and Herod was the
ruler of Galilee…Annas and Caiaphas
were the Jewish high priests. At that time
God spoke to Zechariah's son John…”
Luke 1;1-3
ROME CONTROLED JUDEA AND THE
SURROUNDING PALESTINIAN AREA
Emperor Tiberius Caesar
Judaea became a colony of Rome and
a part of the Roman province Syria.
Leadership in Jerusalem

Governor Pontius Pilate

King Herod

High Priest
When Rome invaded and occupied
Jerusalem they made sure that they had
total control over the all the affairs of
Judea, by appointing the civil ruler and
religious leaders of the Jews. The leaders
they appointed were violent, dogmatic,
and abused their power for personal gain.
 ―In those days Caesar Augustus
issued a decree that a census
should be taken of the entire Roman
world.‖ Luke 2;1
Over-taxed and Abused
There was a strong dislike towards tax and
tax collectors because the Jews were
over-taxed. There were taxes on income,
customs duties, real estate, animals, salt,
sales, vehicles, polls [1% of one’s income],
and tolls on roads and bridges.
―If you love those who love you,
what reward will you get? Are
not even the tax collectors
doing that?‖
Tax Farmers/Collectors
"Two men went up to the temple to
pray, one a Pharisee and the other a
tax collector. The Pharisee stood up
and prayed about himself: 'God, I
thank you that I am not like other
men—robbers, evildoers,
adulterers—or even like this tax
collector.‖ Matt. 18;10-11
Religious Situation
The Jewish religious identity though
connected by belief in Yahweh was
disconnected on other religious matters.
There were four major Jewish groups –
Sadducees, Essenes, Pharisees, and
Zealots.
Religious Situation
The Temple was a symbol of God’s
presence, for the Jews it was the focus of
the national life and hope and a place to
engage in religious practices [prayer or
sacrifice].
Religious Situation
The leaders and priests of Temple had
turned their backs on what the true
purpose of the temple was. The temple
became a place of self interest and
profit.
Religious Situation
The Roman coins that the Jews had to
use would bear an image of the goddess
Roma or an inscription saying Caesar
was the divine emperor. This of course
went against Jewish monotheism.
Jewish Rebellion and Expectation
1. There was rebellion against Rome
brewing
2. There was an increased
expectation of the anointed one
promised in the scriptures.
 THE EXPECTATION OF THE MESSIAH

―Someday I will appoint an honest king

from the family of David, a king who
will be wise and rule with justice. As
long as he is king, Israel will have
peace, and Judah will be safe. The
name of this king will be "The LORD
Gives Justice." – Jer. 23;5
 THE EXPECTATION OF THE MESSIAH

―I saw what looked like a son of man

coming with the clouds of heaven, and
he was presented to the Eternal God. He
was crowned king and given power and
glory, so that all people of every nation
and race would serve him. He will rule
forever, and his kingdom is eternal,
never to be destroyed.‖ Dan 7;13-14
 THE EXPECTATION OF THE MESSIAH

―The deaf will be able to hear whatever

is read to them; the blind will be freed
from a life of darkness. The poor and the
needy will celebrate and shout because
of the LORD, the holy God of Israel.‖
Isa. 29;18-19
THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE MESSIAH
1. Restorer of Justice for Israel
2. A leader for their nationalistic interest
3. Leader from Davidic Lineage
4. Representative of Jehovah
5. A miracle worker and healer
6. One who will usher in the Kingdom of
God
Jesus, was born to a people whose
national aspirations were stronger for
being constantly trampled upon by the
callous Roman government and
equally constantly whipped up by
would-be revolutionary leaders. It was
a time when almost all Jews of any
description looked for God to
inaugurate his kingdom, his sovereign
rule, and vindicate them by fulfillment
of his ancient promise.
The Son of Man
The Son of man represents the picture
of Israel’s anointed representative who
through suffering would be used by
God to redeem his people.
The Son of Man Suffers

"He then began to teach them that

the Son of Man must suffer many
things and be rejected by the elders,
chief priests and teachers of the law,
and that he must be killed and after
three days rise again.― Mark 8:31
The Son of Man who has Divine Authority

"But that you may know that the Son

of Man has authority on earth to
forgive sins. . ."Mark 2:10
The Son of David
The Son of David was the promised
future son of King David who the Jews
thought would break the political
power of the time and re-establish the
Davidic kingdom. He was to rebuild
the temple and re-unite the Jews.
The Messiah is the Son of David
―When your days are over and you rest
with your fathers, I will raise up your
offspring to succeed you, who will come
from your own body, and I will establish
his kingdom.‖ 2 Sam. 7;12
The Messiah is the Son of David
"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
because he has come and has
redeemed his people. He has raised up a
horn of salvation for us in the house of his
servant David (as he said through his holy
prophets of long ago)…‖ Luke 1;68-70
 The Son of David Rules His Kingdom
―…Those who went ahead and those who
followed shouted, "Hosanna!‖ "Blessed is
he who comes in the name of the Lord!―
"Blessed is the coming kingdom of our
father David!― "Hosanna in the highest!"
Mark 11;9-10
The Son of God
The title Son of God is a formula for
expressing divinity. As Messiah Jesus
represents the very presence of God
active among his people.
The Son of God Promised
―…All this took place to fulfill what the
Lord had said through the prophet:
"The virgin will be with child and will
give birth to a son, and they will call
him Immanuel"—which means, "God
with us.‖ – Matt. 1;22-23
The Messiah is the Revealed Glory of God
―The Word became flesh and made his
dwelling among us. We have seen his
glory, the glory of the One and Only,
who came from the Father, full of
grace and truth.‖ John 1; 14
The Messiah is the Revealed Glory of God
―Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father
and that will be enough for us." Jesus
answered: "Don't you know me, Philip,
even after I have been among you such
a long time? Anyone who has seen me
has seen the Father...‖
John 14; 8-9