She gave birth to her first child, a son (Luke 2:7; NLT).
This is my dearly-loved Son, who brings me great joy (Matthew 17:5; NLT).
Then the soldiers nailed him to the cross (Mark 15:24; NLT).
It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have (Luke 24:39; NIV).
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being (Hebrews 1:3; NIV).
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Lord,
You were born like us,
Took your first breath,
And shared your selfless love
With us, on earth.
We celebrate your life,
And bitter death;
Your resurrection;
Your inestimable worth.