Jesus' mother witnessed both his first breath at birth and his last breath on the cross. Her presence and silence during the crucifixion serve as a powerful testimony to Jesus' true identity as the Messiah.

Mary knew Jesus was conceived through divine intervention. The angel Gabriel told her she would give birth to the Son of God, who would reign forever. Her faithful response was, "I am the Lord's servant. May your word to me be fulfilled" (Luke 1:38, NIV).

When Jesus was born, shepherds visited after receiving an angelic message declaring Jesus as the Messiah. Luke writes that "Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19, NIV). The Greek word used here, sum-ballō, suggests Mary fully understood the significance of these events.

Throughout Jesus' life, Mary demonstrated her understanding of his divine nature. At the wedding in Cana, she confidently told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5 NIV), knowing his miraculous capabilities.

Jesus was crucified not for his miracles, but for claiming equality with God, saying "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30, NIV). While most mothers would have protested their son's execution, especially one based on claims of divinity, Mary remained silent at the cross. Her silence spoke volumes—she knew Jesus truly was the Son of God, just as the Roman commander would later declare, "Surely this man was the Son of God!" (Mark 15:39, NIV).

Mary's silent presence at the crucifixion stands as one of the strongest testimonies to Jesus' identity. She understood his divine nature from the beginning and knew his death was part of God's plan for humanity's salvation.

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