Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico near the banks of the Rio Grande. He started learning piano at eight years of age. Through his father's work with the United States Department of State, he also spent time in Ecuador and Barbados. It is from his heritage and classical training at The University of New Mexico where Ortega derives his sound, embracing country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world, modern folk, and rustic hymnody. Fernando Ortega currently leads worship at Christ the King Anglican Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
His album Storm reached No. 197 on the Billboard 200 in 2002, and Christmas Songs reached No. 36 on the Billboard Christmas Album Chart in 2009.
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Fernando Ortega Lyrics
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How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
(REPEAT)
The song How Deep the Father's Love for Us by Fernando Ortega is a beautiful hymn that reflects on the unfathomable love and sacrifice of God for His people. The first stanza acknowledges the depth and vastness of God's love, which is beyond human understanding. Despite our unworthiness and sinfulness, God willingly gave up His only Son to redeem humanity and bring us into a right relationship with Him. The second stanza reflects on the pain and suffering Jesus endured on the cross, as the Father turned away from Him and Jesus bore the weight of the sins of the world. The sacrifice of Jesus brought many sons to glory, demonstrating the incredible love of God that surpasses all knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
How deep the Father's love for us,
The love of God for humanity is incredibly intense and profound beyond human comprehension.
How vast beyond all measure
The love of God is so big that it cannot be fully measured, contained or understood.
That He should give His only Son
The love of God motivated Him to sacrifice His only Son for the salvation of humanity.
And make a wretch His treasure
Despite our worthlessness and sinfulness, God's grace allows us to become His cherished possessions.
How great the pain of searing loss,
The burden of seeing His Son suffer and die was unbearable for God.
The Father turns His face away
The sin of humanity caused God to turn away from His Son while He was on the cross.
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
The wounds inflicted on Jesus Christ represent the punishment that we deserved for our sins.
Bring many sons to glory
Through the sacrifice of Christ, many people will be redeemed and gain eternal life.
Behold the Man upon a cross,
The Son of God was crucified for our sins, signifying God's love and sacrifice for humanity.
My sin upon His shoulders
Christ bore the weight of our sins on the cross, paying the price for our salvation.
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
The realization of our sins can cause us to feel guilty and shameful for the way we have treated the Savior.
Call out among the scoffers
Our disbelief and ridicule of Jesus can lead us to reject His grace and salvation.
It was my sin that helf Him there
Our own sinfulness and rebellion are the reasons why Jesus had to die on the cross.
Until it was accomplished
Christ had to fulfill His mission and purpose on Earth before He could die and save us.
His dying breath has brought me life
The death of Christ has brought salvation and eternal life to those who believe in Him.
I know that it is finished
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross marked the final debt owed by humanity, signifying the completion of salvation.
I will not boast in anything
We have no grounds for pride or boasting, as everything we have is a gift from God.
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
No amount of human effort or achievement can save us or earn us a place in heaven.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
Our salvation and redemption come only through faith in Jesus Christ.
His death and resurrection
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross and His resurrection are the foundations of our faith and salvation.
Why should I gain from His reward?
We do not deserve the grace and salvation that God offers us through Jesus Christ.
I cannot give an answer
We cannot explain or fathom the full extent of God's love and grace towards humanity.
But this I know with all my heart
We can have complete faith and certainty that the sacrifice of Christ has secured our redemption and eternal life.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Christ's death and suffering paid the price for our salvation and rescued us from sin and death.
(REPEAT)
The message of salvation through faith in Christ is worth repeating and celebrating.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Praise___YaH
This jesus of Nazareth, the “offspring of David”, WAS NOT Who died for our sins, YaH The Heavenly Father did and here is your Proof
HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
Yad "Hand"
He "Breath"
Vav "Nail"
He "Breath"
YaH's Name:
(Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
YaH The Creator:
Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through YaH’s "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
How YaH arrives:
YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
He was YaH
Bible verses of YaH
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
More
https://bibleapps.com/y/yah.htm
@emersonphillips1095
I was a nominal Christian for 60 years, it took 2020 to bring me into a serious relationship with my Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord for trials and tribulation because they have a purifieing effect, if you don't allow them to harden your heart.
@tilltheend7902
Yes me too...2020 was the best year of my whole life and yes it was full of trials but through them the Lord took the self off the throne of my heart so He can be on the throne❤️
@patdcruz8514
Such good news... to have a relationship with Jesus, your Lord and Savior.
@melissaedmonds1808
I hope you don’t mind if I borrow that part about trials and tribulations. It really speaks to me. Thanks.
@LiveToRapRapToLive93
Truer words have never been spoken. You are the beloved of God ❤️🙏
@kathydegruchy7973
Thank you! You're testimony is so encouraging!
@5_years_left
When i was a kid, being a believer seemed so easy, my sins were so small. As ive grown older, i realize i am as sinful as it gets. I'm no better than king david. Hearing these songs again really helps to reinforce the grace of God, and how He was already prepared to cover ALL my sins, even the ones I don't know I have yet to perform. Thank You Lord for Your mercy.
@robertmcginness4610
Yes and King David knew where to go for forgiveness and he was a man after God's own heart
@davidbrogan606
@Jonathan Pop Naff Love Please go to God and ask him about these matters. He has shown me that He placed Mr. Trump in the WH to do his will. That is just what he has been doing. Both the Left and the Right have embraced much evil and Mr. Trump is opposing them, trying to do God's will.
@davidbrogan606
Amen!