INTRODUCTION

Who is the Rising Son? This musical seeks to answer that question. The Rising Son tells the story of a humble man full of boundless love and joy: Jesus of Nazareth. He is humanity's Sunrise Hope. Jesus, undeniably and indisputably, saved the world from sin and eternal damnation. If you seek Him wholeheartedly, God will reveal the truth of the Sunrise Hope to you. Only God can open your eyes to this truth.


So, what is the truth? The truth is the Word of God. The entire Bible points to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior of the world. The immaculate conception is real: Jesus is both fully man and fully God. God, the Creator of all things, planted a seed in Mary's womb without the involvement of Joseph. God can do anything. Thus, Jesus was born of a virgin. He lived a life just like ours, yet without sin. He was perfect, and His actions reflected pure love for His fellow man. Jesus came to save humanity from sin, performed miracles, and revealed salvation to all who would repent and believe that He is the Son of God.


Despite His goodness, His own people accused Him of being a demon disguised as an angel. They crucified Him on the cross—the most horrific and excruciating form of execution. Yet, praise be to the Lord Most High, Jesus did not remain in the tomb. The Rising Son, Jesus, rose from the dead three days after His crucifixion. Through His miraculous resurrection, He defeated death and Satan, washing away the sins of the world by the shedding of His blood.


Indeed, He lives—Christ Jesus lives today! Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and the door will be opened. Let go of your doubts. Draw close to the Lord: study His Word, pray daily, sing spiritual hymns and songs of praise, fellowship with fellow Christian believers, and serve the Lord by serving your community. The closer you draw to Him each day, the more Jesus will ease your doubts about the truth of God's Word. Keep searching, keep knocking, keep seeking the truth. Go to church, serve others, pray, and worship. The God of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things—the Rising Son—will become your Father, your Lord and Savior, and your dearest friend.


“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:16–17 NIV). “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised” (Psalm 113:3 NIV).


As you journey through this collection of songs and poetry, may God fill your heart with joy as you praise and worship the one true God, Jesus Christ—the Rising Son.

Be sure to check out The Rising Son folk musical online before going through this book:


https://therisingsonmusical.blogspot.com


Follow along with The Book of Acts folk musical, as you read through this book:


https://thebookofactsmusical.blogspot.com/

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