JESSE TREE DEVOTION
JESSE TREE
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 11:1-2
Jesse,
a significant figure in the Bible, is known as the father of King David. He is
mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of 1 Samuel and Ruth.
Jesse was a farmer and sheep breeder from Bethlehem, and his lineage places him
in the tribe of Judah. The Bible portrays Jesse as the ancestor of a royal
lineage, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ thus to the fulfilment of
God's promises in Jesus, emphasizing themes of hope, faith, and redemption. It
symbolizes Jesus' ancestry, tracing salvation history through key biblical
figures and events. Each day of Advent, an ornament representing a story, like
creation, Noah, or David, is added to the tree. Bible readings and reflections
accompany the symbols, preparing hearts for Christmas. This tradition
highlights God’s promises and the fulfilment of redemption in Christ.
