Have you ever seen a tree chopped down to a stump? Isaiah said David's family would be like that someday, cut down and small.
But then a little green shoot would grow out of the stump! God's Spirit would rest on this new King. He would be wise, fair, and kind to poor people.
In His kingdom, wolves and lambs would live together, and lions would eat straw like cows. Nobody would hurt anyone. Jesus is that King!
Key Verse
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.Isaiah 11:1, ESV
Talk About It
Which animals would you like to see become friends in God's kingdom?
Story Questions
What was left after the tree was cut down?
A stump
What grew out of the stump?
A green shoot
What would wolves and lambs do?
Live together
Try This Today
Start a Jesse Tree: draw a stump with one green shoot on a big paper. Each day, add a tiny drawing for that day's story, like a garden, a crown, or a star.
Pray Together
God, thank You that You can bring new life out of anything. Jesus, bring Your peace to our world. Amen.