The Jesse Tree

What is the Jesse Tree?

I found myself constantly looking up the Jesse tree information, such as which ornament to use for a certain day and the topic order for the devotions. I knew I needed a central location for this information, and here it is!

Entries for symbols are linked to my Zazzle stickers for the Jesse tree ornaments (except for the Joseph’s coat,linked to a coat-shaped ornament); entries for the days are linked to the Jesse tree devotionals of 2011. You can find the scriptures in the translation version of your choice at BibleGateway.

sprouting tree stump
world globe
apple
rainbow -Noah
stars -Abraham
cradle -Sarah
ram or bundle of twigs-Isaac
ladder-Jacob
coat of colors- Joseph
scroll-law -Moses
Rahab-scarlet thread
Ruth- sheaf of wheat
David-harp
King’s crown- Son of David
lion- Daniel
tower- Habakkuk
whale- Sign of Jonah
sceptre- Christ shall rule
shell -John the Baptist
heart
Joseph-carpenter tool
Bethlehem
Virgin Mary-lily
lamb
sun- the Son
angel
camel- Magi
nativity
1st Day
2nd Day
3rd Day
4th Day
5th Day
6th Day
7th Day
8th Day
9th Day
10th Day
11th Day
12th Day
13th Day
14th Day
15th Day
16th Day
17th Day
18th Day
19th Day
20th Day
21th Day
22th Day
23th Day
24th Day
25th Day
26th Day
27th Day
28th Day

Isa.11:1-10
Gen. 1:1 -2:3
Gen. 3:1-19
Gen. 6
Gen. 12:1-7
Gen. 21:1-7
Gen. 22:1-19
Gen. 27:41
Gen. 37
Ex. 2:1-10
Josh. 2:1-21
Ruth 1:15- 2:3
1 Sam. 16
2 Samuel 7:14–16
Daniel 6
Habakkuk 2:1
Luke 11:29
Genesis 49:10,Psalm 45:6-7
Luke 3:16
Isaiah 9:6, Luke 1: 26-38
Matt. 1:19-25
Micah 5:1-2
Luke 2:1-5, Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 11: 6-9
Malachi 4:2
Luke 2:14
Matthew 2:10
Luke 2:1-20

Alternative schedule of readings and ornaments: More on the Jesse tree.
How to make and set up your Jesse tree.

Homework

Have you asked “I’m not sure I want to make my own Jesse tree and the ornaments for it, are there quality ones I can buy?” I have made ornaments at Zazzle, in two different styles, and a set of stickers which can be used to make your own ornament crafts. I suggest using the large size stickers in the round shape, but you have the choice of shape and sizes at Zazzle.

The Four Candles of Advent

Candle of Prophecy (signifying hope)

Candle of Peace

Candle of Joy

The Candle of Love

Colors and symbols of Advent

resources:
The Jesse Tree Kit *

Coloring pages:
Jesse tree coloring pages, pdf file
People of the Bible Jesse tree coloring

links:
Jesse Tree pages
German Brides Tree
Ornament examples and ideas

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