Feb 02 2025 40 mins 3
The fall of Jerusalem proves that Jesus is a true prophet, since His prophecy about the fall of the city came true. It demonstrates that He has power to avenge Himself against the powers that oppose Him. In Daniel the phrase "Son of Man" also has a corporate meaning (cf. Dan. 7:13-14, 18, 22). The Son of Man is identical to, or linked with, the saints of the most high, who also receive authority and dominion. If the fall of Jerusalem is a vindication of Jesus, it is also a vindication of His people. It is proof that Jesus is enthroned; and it is proof that His people are enthroned with Him in the heavenly places. One of the central lessons we learn from the fall of Jerusalem is that it is a sign that Jesus is faithful to His Word, and faithful to His people (Leithart). So, our charge is to press into that faithfulness, to never give in to bitterness or despair, but to labour in a manner that is consistent with God's redemptive work.
