These daily devotions follow the Jesse Tree, which is a way of journeying through Advent that traces the lineage of Jesus. The Jesse Tree refers to an image in Isaiah 11, in which Jesus is compared to a shoot sprouting from the stump of the tree of his ancestor Jesse. It reminds us that the coming of Jesus was long prophesied, and that in the stories of his ancestors, we can hear echoes of his own life, death, and resurrection.
Starting these devotions after November 27? We still recommend reading the devotion for November 27 first. After that, you can skip ahead to the devotion for the current date.
Note: If you are using these devotions alongside the Jesse Tree Advent calendar or with the printable ornaments, note that there are four extra devotions in this series. To align them, skip the following devotions: Habakkuk and the Watch Tower (November 28), Sacrificing Isaac (December 4), Jacob’s Dream (December 5), and God’s Triumph over Baal (December 13).