Son of Man

This lesson explores how Daniel 7:13 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Daniel 7:13

In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.

New Testament

Matthew 26:64

"You have said so," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."

Scholar Credits

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J. Barton Payne

Payne #43 — Dan 7:13–14

Son of Man coming on clouds; Payne connects this to the Olivet Discourse and Christ's self-identification throughout the Gospels

Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Son of Man on clouds applied to Messiah in Talmud (Sanh. 98a) and Targum on Daniel

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Daniel saw 'one like a son of man' approaching God's throne with the clouds of heaven. At his trial before the high priest, Jesus applied this vision to himself, declaring that they would see the Son of Man seated in power and coming on the clouds. In that moment of apparent defeat, Jesus claimed the highest possible authority—the cosmic sovereignty Daniel had glimpsed in his vision.

Reflection

Christ our King, when my identity feels uncertain, remind me that Your promises in Daniel 7:13 stand fulfilled in Matthew 26:64.