Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is central to the divine proclamation in Psalm 2, where He is twice called God's Son, as well as the Anointed One and the Messiah, clearly identifying Him as the same person. He is the only begotten Son of God, uniquely declared in John 1:17 as being in the bosom of the Father, having revealed Him. As the Son of the Highest, Jesus of Nazareth was God even in the womb, of the same kind as the Father. At the moment of His birth, He became exalted to a position He had not held before, already qualified as God to serve as the New Covenant High Priest. He did not need to qualify for this role in the ordinary sense, for He was already performing the responsibilities throughout His ministry. As God, akin to Melchizedek, He was free to counsel as a High Priest, appointed by God to replace the Old Covenant system. God placed His own Son in this role, just as He was already the King and the payment for our sins. Hebrews 1 presents Jesus Christ as holding the threefold offices of Prophet, Priest, and King simultaneously. He is described as the person through whom God spoke prophetically, as the High Priest who provided purification of sins, and as ruling from His throne with kingly authority, a settled issue for all eternity. Appointed by God for loving righteousness and hating lawlessness, He stands head and shoulders above all others, qualified to lead. He is the door to salvation, the link between life and death, essential to our well-being, with the power and desire to save us. In Hebrews 2, these offices are reiterated as He is referred to as Lord when announcing salvation, crowned with glory and honor as King, and as a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God. His divine nature is affirmed as He is addressed as God in Hebrews 1:8 and John 1:1-2, being the perfect image of the Father in character and purpose. His Kingdom, already existing in one sense through the Spirit shared with the converted, is devoted to righteousness, bidding us to join with it as its anointed King on the throne. Jesus Christ's witness to the world of the Father and Their purpose, as evidenced in John 1 and Hebrews 1, reveals His divine glory, leaving mankind without excuse. His life and messages radiate light and warmth, upon which mankind is dependent. His atonement for sin, accomplished by Himself as stated in Hebrews 1:3, opens the door to salvation. Exalted to the right side of the Father after rising from the dead, He works with the Father to complete Their plan for mankind. Worship of Him is rightful, as seen with the angels and wise men at His birth, affirming He was always divine, even in the womb. His unchanging nature, as declared in Hebrews 13:8, offers safety amidst external changes, binding us to Him as our Redeemer and Brother. In God's purpose, man's dignity is evident as angels serve us, indicating our immense value to Him. Jesus Christ, as our Creator and Savior-Redeemer, has thoughtfully created us in His image, provided His Spirit for our preparation, and made us aware of His goals for our well-being, challenging us to align our choices with His plans.

Jesus Christ, referred to as the Son of Man, embodies a profound connection to humanity. Even during His life, there was controversy about His identity, as He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Many did not recognize Him, guessing He was a prophet like John the Baptist, Elijah, or Jeremiah. Yet, in this title, Son of Man, used by Him more often than any other except the pronoun "I," lies a major portion of His nature, mission, and identity. In the New Testament, this term invariably refers to Him, highlighting His role as someone just like us. He had to be made like His brethren in all things, sharing in flesh and blood, to become a merciful and faithful High Priest. Through His suffering and temptation, He is able to aid those who are tempted. As the Son of Man, He took on the limitations of mortal man—hunger, thirst, weakness, pain, weariness, and temptation—humbling Himself to the point of death on the cross. Though His Father was God, His mother was mortal, subjecting Him to the pulls and weaknesses of the flesh, yet equipped with the mind and Spirit of His Father to overcome and qualify as our Redeemer. As the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, He became our blood kinsman-Redeemer, living with us on our terms, struggling under the same burdens and temptations. He overcame the world, lived sinlessly, and paid for all the sins of mankind for all time with one sacrifice. Every time He used the term Son of Man, He identified Himself with humanity, declaring, "I am your blood kinsman-Redeemer. I am just like you. And I can do this." For His sacrifice, the Son of Man received great reward, taking the preeminent place among mankind as the Firstborn of the dead, sitting at the right hand of God. As the Son of Man, He can forgive sins, is Lord of the Sabbath, will return in glory as King of kings, serves as Savior, Messiah, Judge, dispenser of eternal life, and Head of the church, with authority over all things. The term Son of Man implies both the restrictions and weaknesses all men face, which He overcame as our perfect representative, and the potential for all men to be glorified by following His example.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, stands as the perfect righteous Son, in stark contrast to the rebellious son described in Deuteronomy 21:18-21. At the appointed time, God the Father sent His Son into the world as Savior and Redeemer, the anointed Messiah. He lived without sin, providing a flawless model for godly living amidst a sinful world, qualifying as the High Priest and Mediator of the New Covenant. Even Pilate, a cynical Roman politician, declared Him faultless during His trial, affirming His spotless and holy nature. He is worthy of all praise, glory, and honor, being the exact opposite of the rebellious son. Yet, the Jewish leadership of the first century condemned Him as if He were the rebellious son, exhibiting perverted judgment driven by guilt, expedience, fear of loss, and envy. They accused Him of being a stubborn rebel against their traditions, calling Him a winebibber and a glutton, and charged Him with blasphemy, even attempting to stone Him or throw Him off a cliff. In their unjust judgment, they sought to rid themselves of Him, not recognizing Him as the way, the truth, and the life, nor as their Savior and the perfect Man. Ironically, by rejecting Him, they removed the very One who could save them, bringing upon themselves the curses of the covenant. God sent forth the Spirit of His Son into the hearts of those who follow Him, enabling them to have the same relationship with the Father as the Son does. This Spirit works to transform rebellious, sinful individuals into true, righteous sons of God, making them fellow heirs with Christ. As the righteous Son, He will return as the King of kings to establish His throne on earth, teaching the survivors of the great judgment to live as righteous sons like Him, assisted by those who have been changed into immortal, righteous children of God. Through this, God will begin to resolve humanity's cycle of stubborn rebellion, closing the perpetual gap between the Father and His children.