“The Son of ManpublicCulturethe Son of ManJesus' preferred self-designation, drawn from Daniel 7:13-14 — a heavenly figure who receives an eternal kingdom from God. Less politically explosive than “Messiah,” it allowed Jesus to fill the title with new content: the Son of Man who would receive glory through suffering. The word “must” (δεῖ) expresses divine necessity — this is God's redemptive plan, not bad luck or fate. must suffer greatly — be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, the legal scholars — be killed.” He paused. “And on the third day, be raised.” Must. Not might. Not could. Must.