What is the meaning of Luke 9:22? The Son of Man must suffer many things Jesus begins by naming Himself “Son of Man,” the Daniel 7 figure destined for everlasting dominion, yet He immediately ties that glory to suffering. The word “must” shows divine necessity, not human chance (Luke 24:26; Acts 2:23). • Physical anguish – flogging, thorns, nails, thirst (Mark 15:15-20). • Emotional anguish – betrayal, desertion, mockery (Psalm 69:20; Isaiah 53:3). • Spiritual anguish – bearing sin’s weight (Hebrews 2:10; Isaiah 53:5). Mark’s parallel confirms the plan: “He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things…” (Mark 8:31). He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes The whole Sanhedrin—the very leaders meant to shepherd Israel—will spurn Him, fulfilling Psalm 118:22, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone”. John echoes it: “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him” (John 1:11). Luke records the moment: “The council of the elders…both the chief priests and scribes, assembled” (Luke 22:66). Their unified rejection proves that Jesus is Messiah even in their denial. He must be killed Prophecy turns fatal: “He was pierced for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus explains the purpose: “The Son of Man…came…to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). • Literal death—“He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). • Substitutionary death—“Christ also suffered for sins once for all” (1 Peter 3:18). • Predetermined death—“He was delivered up by God’s set plan” (Acts 2:23). And on the third day be raised to life Death is not the end. Jesus promises resurrection, echoing Jonah’s sign (Matthew 12:40). Paul affirms, “He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4). • Historical fact—“He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6). • Divine act—“God raised Him…because it was impossible for Him to be held in its clutches” (Acts 2:24). • Living hope—“Because I live, you will live also” (John 14:19). summary Luke 9:22 maps Messiah’s mission: ordained suffering, official rejection, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. Each “must” highlights God’s unwavering plan, foretold by the prophets and fulfilled in Jesus. He suffers, dies, and rises so that all who trust Him may share in His life and glory. |
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