The Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree

Author: Raymond Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Depicts symbols of Advent that can be cut out and hung on a special tree during that season to illustrate and celebrate the spiritual heritage of Jesus. Includes appropriate devotional readings.


The Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree

Author: Geraldine McCaughrean

Publisher: Lion Children's

Published: 2011-08-19

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 0745967132

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Taking her inspiration from the medieval tradition of carving Jesse Trees - a method used to explain the genealogy of Jesus - McCaughrean uses all her skill as a storyteller to weave together evocative retellings of Bible stories with a contemporary tale about the creation of a modern-day Jesse Tree and the transforming power of friendship and love. First published as a picture book, The Jesse Tree has received much critical acclaim.


Unwrapping the Greatest Gift

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift

Author: Ann Voskamp

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1414397542

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Offers guidance for taking part in the Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree, with scriptural passages, devotions, and activities intended to apply their themes.


The Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories

The Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories

Author: Amy Steedman

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 193318471X

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Age Range: 4 and up. Too many religious books for young children trivialize the story of salvation and its many tales of mystery and majesty. Not these classic read-aloud stories!


Disciplines of a Godly Family (Trade Paper Edition)

Disciplines of a Godly Family (Trade Paper Edition)

Author: R. Kent Hughes

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2004-01-09

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1433519917

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Disciplines of a Godly Family covers such topics as establishing a solid family heritage, promoting affection between family members, encouraging godliness in children, using appropriate discipline, and helping children cultivate enriching lifelong habits. The Hugheses also offer tips for fun and affordable family vacations, creating family traditions, and starting a prayer notebook. They even give us a suggested list of books and videos that should be in every family's library. For those struggling to parent their own children or to equip other parents for this task, a more practical, honest, and common-sense guide will be hard to find.


Create and Celebrate: The Jesse Tree

Create and Celebrate: The Jesse Tree

Author:

Publisher: Lion Children's Bks

Published: 2020-08-21

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780745978727

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A unique Advent custom and a fun activity combine for an interactive way to count the days to Christmas. The Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus, introducing children to people of the Bible through the Old Testament in anticipation for his coming. Decorate a tree branch or Christmas tree with 24 easy-to-make symbols and read short stories about who each symbol represents. Templates for the symbols and Bible references are provided along with a message about the meaning of each symbol. Create an Advent calendar with a difference for children and all the family to enjoy.


Jesse Tree: Daily Devotions

Jesse Tree: Daily Devotions

Author: Michelle Domin

Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780758665508

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God made many promises to His people in the Old Testament, with His people knowing that one day he would fulfill them. Follow 26 daily devotions on how Christ fulfilled these promises in with His coming to save His people. Each devotion follows a key Bible verse and theme for that day revolving around the theme of the Jesse's Tree Advent 2020 series.


Jesse Tree

Jesse Tree

Author: Concordia Publishing House

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9780758665522

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Who is Jesus whom we are waiting on this Advent? Who is Jesus' family and where did they come from? How does Jesus connect all the way back to Abraham, Jesse, and even Adam? Teach your children, ages 4 and up, about Jesus this Advent and Christmas season through this 16-page children's book, using Jesse's tree to introduce Jesus' family tree, explaining that through Him we are part of the family of God, rooted in Christ through our Baptism.


The Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree

Author: Eric Sammons

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781644137246

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This Advent, lead your family closer to Christ as you prepare for the Lord's coming at Christmas. Engage with the Old Testament patriarchs and prophets who are the branches in Jesus' family tree and come to understand fully how, in Christ, this family history becomes the history of our salvation. As you explore Jesus' fascinating ancestry, you'll see how God's plan of salvation unfolds from Adam and Eve, through the Old Testament prophets, to the birth of Christ, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and the sacraments of the Church. Marvel at the parallels between Adam and Christ, the New Adam; Eve and Mary, the New Eve; the patriarch Joseph and St. Joseph, guardian of the Redeemer; and others. You will also learn about the rich, faith-building customs surrounding the Jesse Tree throughout the centuries -- and how to create your own. The image of a beautiful ornament signifying an important person or event in the Bible is provided for each day. The daily meditation explains the mystery of the ornament that is featured. And extra information is included for families with older children who want to "dig deeper" into the significance of what is foretold. The devotion in practice takes five to fifteen minutes per day, depending on family needs and style. Each day features the following: Full-color ornament with a distinguishing symbol Biblical passage or story illustrating the theme Brief, engaging meditation with questions for discussion Traditional prayer to enrich the devotion "Dig Deeper" section for real-life application Grow in the wisdom of Solomon! Learn to hear God's voice like Samuel! Develop the trust of Elijah and the humility of Isaiah! Families will be enthralled as they learn about key biblical figures and discover the reasons for our beliefs, from why God created us to the origins of the Mass and the sacraments. A key tool for instilling the virtues and strengthening your family's faith, hope, and love, this Jesse Tree tradition will be passed on in your family for generations to come.