 Isn't this just so timely! I received this in my email from the Museum of the Bible today. Here is more information about the Jesse tree.
And...if you have never visited the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., you must! They have five floors of exhibits and they have theatrical events, too. It is a top-notch museum. I have been recording a devotional for each day leading up to Christmas Day and it is not too late for you to get in on this if you would like. Sign up for my email list.  Read: Isaiah 11:1-2
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. I invite you to join me on a 25 day journey to celebrate the birth of Christ! [If you are late to this "party" that's ok, you can still join in and watch the previous videos.] Each day, beginning December 1st, I will be sharing a video of a devotion only to my email subscribers, so if you want to participate and be blessed, please sign up for my email. You will need a little tree of some kind, either artificial or even a twig in a pot, as long as it has lots of branches. Next, you or your children will need to make an ornament for each day that represents the topic of that devotion. The list is below. You can be creative and crafty and make something yourself or you can download and color some ornaments. I do recommend purchasing the book, The Advent Jesse Tree by Dean Lambert, as it contains one page with devotions especially geared to kids and the other side (the one I will be sharing) geared to adults. It also has hymn suggestions to sing and the accompanying Scripture verses. What a great way to start the day! Day 1 – a globe or picture of the earth Day 2 – an apple and a snake wrapped around it Day 3 – an ark with a rainbow Day 4 – a camel and a tent Day 5 – a lamb Day 6 – a ladder Day 7 – a colorful coat Day 8 – a tablet with ten numbers Day 9 – a cluster of grapes Day 10 – a sheaf of wheat Day 11 – a slingshot Day 12 – a scroll or Bible Day 13 – a stump with fresh shoot or green leaf Day 14 – a lion and a lamb Day 15 – a dove and a crown Day 16 – a lamb and a shepherd’s staff Day 17 – a cross Day 18 – a heart with writing on it Day 19 – a Bethlehem town silhouette with star Day 20 – a fiery furnace Day 21 – a brick wall Day 22 – a star Day 23 – a candle or light Day 24 – an angel Day 25 – a baby in a manger or a nativity scene |
Renee MetcalfWhere will you find me when I am not teaching? For your reading pleasure!
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