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.

No trial has so challenged the western world or so charged our emotions as the trial of Jesus Christ by the Jewish and Roman authorities in Palestine. Other trials were passive and routine compared with the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. No person has been hated more than the totally innocent Jesus. The arrest of Jesus Christ took place very late at night on Passover 31 AD, when a mob guided by Judas and led by the chief priests and captains of the Temple came out with swords and clubs. The trials of Jesus Christ had four main features: the arrest, the Jewish trial, the Roman trial necessary for execution, and the crucifixion carrying out the sentence. The arrest and Jewish trial of Jesus Christ were marked by numerous illegalities. The arrest was conducted at night, which was against the law, achieved through a traitor, Judas, and lacked a specific formal accusation. These errors should have resulted in an immediate acquittal of Jesus Christ. The private appearance before Annas was also illegal, being at night and by a single judge, with Jesus Christ within His rights to refuse answering interrogations. The Sanhedrin knew Jesus Christ claimed to be the unique Son of God, a charge they considered blasphemy punishable by death if untrue. The Jewish trial itself broke several laws: it was at night, on the day before the Sabbath, completed in one day, secured a conviction based on His own confession, and concluded with a unanimous verdict, which was invalid under Hebrew law. Caiaphas violated legal restrictions by directly asking Jesus Christ under oath if He was the Christ, the Son of God, leading to His conviction for blasphemy when He affirmed the claim. The trial lacked a defense for Jesus Christ, a fundamental right absent in this case, exposing the proceedings as a manifestation of hate by the authorities against Him. The greatest illegality was the failure to inquire into the truth of His claims as the Messiah and unique Son of God, rendering the trial a judicial murder rather than a fair inquiry. In defense of Jesus Christ's claims, Old Testament prophecies supported His identity as the Messiah. He was born in Bethlehem, of a virgin, and of the house of David through both His natural mother and adopted father. His appearance was preceded by a forerunner like Elijah, identified as John the Baptist. Jesus Christ performed many great works and miracles, made a public entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, was betrayed by a close friend for thirty pieces of silver, and was a man of common appearance, despised and rejected by Israel's leaders, all fulfilling prophecies. Regarding His claim to be the unique Son of God, Old Testament scriptures reference a figure who is both human and divine, called the Mighty God, and suggest an incarnation, God becoming flesh as Immanuel, meaning God with us. These passages indicate appearances of the Eternal on earth in human form, supporting that Jesus Christ met the tests for being the one prophesied. Despite this evidence, the Jewish rulers, influenced by enmity, would likely not have been convinced of His innocence even if a defense had been presented. However, the defense was reasonable and adequate, based on clear Old Testament teachings, sufficient to create reasonable doubt of His guilt, and showing evidence that He was indeed who He declared Himself to be.

In the context of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus Christ, Son of God, emerges as a central figure of divine revelation and authority. During this feast, as documented in John 7, He speaks and acts with profound insight, addressing themes of timing, true teaching, righteous judgment, and origins. Despite efforts by Jewish authorities to entrap Him, He navigates the tense situation with wisdom, initially choosing not to attend the feast openly due to threats against His life. His brothers, lacking belief in Him, offer worldly advice to seek popularity, but He responds with a focus on divine timing, declaring that His time has not yet come. When He eventually teaches at the Temple, His knowledge astounds the authorities, who question His credentials. He counters by asserting that His teaching is not His own but comes from God the Father who sent Him, emphasizing His perfect alignment and obedience to the Father. This relationship verifies the divine source of His doctrine, and He warns that rejecting His teaching is tantamount to rejecting the Father. He challenges the authorities' hypocrisy, pointing out their failure to keep the law while seeking to kill Him, revealing their lack of proper attitude and motivation to understand God's truth. Jesus also addresses accusations of blasphemy for claiming equality with the Father, boldly affirming that He works the works of God because that is what His Father does. He declares His role as Eternal Judge, entrusted by the Father due to His unwavering commitment to do His will, making Him worthy of the same honor as the Father. His actions, such as healing on the Sabbath, reflect righteous judgment, prioritizing love and restoration over strict ritual observance, aligning with God's will to heal and make whole. Amidst confusion about the Messiah's origins, He publicly clarifies that while the people think they know Him, His true source is God Himself, whom they do not know. His deep, unbreakable relationship with the Father underpins His mission as Savior, and though His statements provoke anger and attempts to seize Him, divine timing protects Him. Some accept His words, convinced by His miracles, affirming His identity and message as rooted in the Father's truth. Ultimately, Jesus Christ stands as the embodiment of holiness, truth, and authority, assuring that His teachings and promises are trustworthy for complete salvation, even as challenges mount in a doubting world.

The epistle to the Hebrews provides remarkable insight into the work and character of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is vital to our conversion and transformation into God's image. Though Jesus was born of a human woman, His Father is the great, eternal God of heaven, making Him both divine and human. He retained His divinity throughout His human life; while He walked the earth, He was never just human or just God. As the Creator God, He created the angels as well as humanity, and He is higher and greater than all living things except for the Father. He now sits at the Father's right hand in heaven, at the very source of all power and sinless purity. The title Son of God immediately conveys a relationship with God that is superior to what angels have, as nowhere in Scripture are angels considered sons as Jesus was. There is no record in Scripture that any angel was ever called My Son by God. This title suggests a continuous relationship with God, a truth that authenticates Him throughout all time. Jesus never sinned, not even once, which is a huge and telling truth when considering human tendencies to bend the truth. God commanded the angels to worship the Son as God, and for angels to worship someone who was not God would have broken the first commandment. Yet they do worship Him, confirming that Jesus was always more than human. He is royalty in God's Family, worthy of the highest honor that God the Father can bestow on anyone, and is prophesied as God's Anointed, the Messiah, who will reign from God's holy hill of Zion. Jesus Christ is far superior to any angel, as any creator is superior to even the best of his creations. The pre-incarnate Jesus, the Word, created the angels and gave them life, just as He did to all living things in this creation. God has made His decision regarding the order among His created beings clear: while angels are valuable and highly qualified servants, they are not created for the more exalted offices He is preparing us to occupy under Jesus Christ.