The Promise of the Descendant of Jesse

The prophet Isaiah speaks about a “branch that will spring up from the stump of Jesse”. That was a promise given to the people of Judah, reflecting earlier promises given to Jacob and David that a descendant of David would rule on God’s kingdom for ever. That person is Jesus. It reflects our hope that Jesus is returning and will establish God’s kingdom over all the earth.”The Promise of the Descendant of Jesse” is part of our “Christmas in the Old Testament” series.