“And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!””
Matthew 3:17
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Connection with the first loves in Genesis
In Genesis the word love first describes a father's love for his son (Genesis 22:2), and next Isaac's love for Rebekah (Genesis 24:67). The New Testament speaks of both loves in that order: here the Father names His beloved Son, and Paul writes that "Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her" (Ephesians 5:25).
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This is my beloved Son — voice from heaven at baptism
“And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.””
You are my Son, whom I love — voice from heaven
“and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.””
This is my beloved Son — voice at baptism
“I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”
'Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one, in whom I delight.' Isaiah's servant song echoes in the Father's voice at Jesus' baptism: 'This is my Son, whom I love.'
““Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.”
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