Exercising His Divine Prerogative
Part 18 - Luke 5:17-26 (ESV) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
Daniel 7:14
“And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.”
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Titles confer rights and privileges not afforded to any ordinary person. A police captain might flash his badge to gain entry to a crime scene or to access otherwise classified information. An MD can prescribe medications, including controlled substances. An honorable judge enters into the courtroom and everyone stands. Her decisions are binding and authoritative. Beginning in verse 17 of chapter 5 Luke describes growing skepticism and hostility amongst the religious elite towards Jesus, who asserts his authority to forgive sins. Indeed, this is something that only God can do. Therefore, Jesus reveals his preferred title for himself, Son of Man, to whom all dominion and authority have been given. By healing a paralytic Jesus proves that it is he to whom we all must come in faith. As the Son of Man he has rights and privileges not afforded to any ordinary person.
