Jesse Tree - Isaiah

The story from Isaiah

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Read: the Bible Story

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Discuss: Does God have a plan for our lives?

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Pray: Thank you God, that Jesus offers everyone hope. Amen.

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Do: Cut out the symbol of the rose and hang it on the Jesse Tree.

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Isaiah 9: 2-7, 35:1-2 - Good News Bible

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The people who walked in darkness
   have seen a great light.
They lived in a land of shadows,
   but now light is shining on them.
You have given them great joy, Lord;
   you have made them happy.
They rejoice in what you have done,
   as people rejoice when they harvest grain
   or when they divide captured wealth.
For you have broken the yoke that burdened them
   and the rod that beat their shoulders.
You have defeated the nation
   that oppressed and exploited your people,
   just as you defeated the army of Midian long ago.
The boots of the invading army
   and all their bloodstained clothing
   will be destroyed by fire.
A child is born to us!
   A son is given to us!
   And he will be our ruler.
He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,”
   “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,”
   “Prince of Peace.”
His royal power will continue to grow;
   his kingdom will always be at peace.
He will rule as King David's successor,
   basing his power on right and justice,
   from now until the end of time.
The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

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The Road of Holiness

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The desert will rejoice,
   and flowers will bloom in the wastelands.
The desert will sing and shout for joy;
   it will be as beautiful as the Lebanon Mountains
   and as fertile as the fields of Carmel and Sharon.
Everyone will see the Lord's splendor,
   see his greatness and power.

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