The Messiah will be The Son of God

The Messiah will be the Son of God. 

Psalm 2:7 "I will declare the decree: the LORD has said to Me, `You are My Son, today I have begotten You.

Proverbs 30:4 Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's name, if you know?

Matt 3:17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Luke 9:35 - And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Key Points: 

- Many of the Psalms have references to Christ, and clearly speak of Jesus.

- David was speaking by the Holy Spirit when he said this.

- The prophecy was declared as God's decree.

- "You are My Son" refers to the Messiah as the Son of God.

- This phrase is applied to Jesus at his baptism (Mark 1:11)

- In the Hebrew the word "Son" was a common designation for the Messiah.

- It is very clear that in Jewish circles Messiah would be referred to as the Son of God.

- "today I have begotten you" speaks of His resurrection and preeminence.

- The term, begotten, is part of an Oriental formula for adoption used in the Code of Hammurabi.

- Proverbs 30:4 reinforces the concept that the "Son" would have a name. "Ascending into heaven" and descending was also referred to in the New Testament in relation to Jesus.

- At the Transfiguration God the Father calls Jesus the Son of God... "This is My Son, Hear ye Him."

The Son of God - Psalm 2:7-8 and Proverbs 30:4 - (MP3 File) - (MP3 File) (from the Hebrew perspective)

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