Truly, This Man Is the Son of God

Good Friday Reflections: A King Who Chose the Cross

At Myrtle House Community Church, we gathered on Good Friday to reflect on the most profound act of love the world has ever known. Bill led us through the sobering and powerful story of Jesus' journey to the cross, found in Matthew 27, reminding us of who Jesus is—and why His sacrifice changes everything.

We often speak about Jesus as the Son of God, the Son of Man, and the Son of David. But what does that really mean?

Jesus referred to Himself as the “Son of Man” 81 times in Scripture—a title that simply means human. He was fully God, yet fully human. He came in flesh and blood to take our place, to pay the price that sin demands. The punishment that we deserved was placed on Him, the spotless Lamb of God. He became the sacrifice, once and for all.

He was also called the “Son of David”, a royal title rooted in prophecy. It meant He was more than just a man—He was the King of Kings, the long-awaited Messiah with all authority in heaven and on earth. When He says, “I forgive you,” He says it not as a hopeful friend, but as the King who holds the authority to erase sin forever.

And He is the Son of God, the divine made flesh. At the cross, a Roman centurion looked up and declared, “Truly, this man is the Son of God.” That same revelation still echoes through time. The cross wasn’t a tragedy—it was a triumph. Jesus didn’t have His life taken—He gave it, so that death could be conquered for us.

We read how Judas was filled with remorse, how the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus, how Pilate washed his hands of the decision. We saw the soldiers mock, the people shout, and the sky grow dark. And yet, in the midst of it all, Jesus remained silent, purposeful, obedient.

He knew what He was doing. He was thinking of us.

This day forces us to consider: Who is Jesus to me?

If we truly understand who He is—the Son of God, the King of Kings—it changes everything. It gives us boldness and confidence to live without guilt, to face life and even death with fearless joy. Because He died, we live. Because He forgives, we are free.

As we took communion together, we remembered not just what happened on that cross—but why. Whether we acknowledge Him or not, Jesus willingly laid down His life for us. And because of that, we get to live with Him for eternity.

On this Good Friday, we don’t mourn as those without hope. We remember with reverence, awe, and gratitude—because Sunday is coming, and the tomb will not stay shut.

He is who He says He is.
He is the Son of Man.
He is the Son of David.
He is the Son of God.
He is the King who conquered the grave.