The Jesse Tree EXPLAINED – The (Not) Christmas Tree You’ve Never Heard of | Ep 3
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01-Nov-2025
Everyone knows what a Christmas tree is. But have you heard of a Jesse tree?
The often-forgotten Jesse tree reminds us of God’s faithful fulfillment of all his promises (of which there are so many throughout all of salvation history!). In Christ, he keeps every promise he has made, from Adam and Eve to John the Baptist. His promises of peace and salvation apply not just to ancient Israel, but to all of us today. Join us in learning about this hidden gem of an Advent tradition and how it can help you and your family walk through Advent in the light of Sacred Scripture.
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