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Root of Jesse Tree Orthodox Christian Lesson
Root of Jesse Tree Orthodox Christian Lesson
(Isaiah 11:1)
The Mother of God becomes the "rod" who springs forth the "fruit" who is Christ
(2nd century Bishop Irenaeus of Lyons, St Ambrose of Milan, and 8th c St Cosmas)
A shoot will come forth from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. ( Isaiah 11:1)
Her womb was foreshadowed by the burning bush that was not consumed (Exodus 3:2)
The Lord has created a new thing upon the earth: A woman shall compass a man (Jeremiah 31:22)
Lord, the God of Israel has entered through the closed gate and it shall remain shut. (Ezekiel 44:2)
Zion is our mother. a man shall say; and such a man was born in her: and the Most High Himself hath
established her. (Psalm 87:5 David)
Therefore my Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the concealed one shall conceive and bear a son,
and she shall call his name Immanuel (Isa 7:14)
Discuss the symbolism & titles of Mary in the items that each Prophet carries:
Jacob: the Ladder (Genesis 28:12)
King David: the Ark of salvation
Aaron: the Rod/staff that budded fruit
Isaiah: the Staff/Whip ( Isaiah 10:26, 36:6)
Daniel: the Mount (Daniel 2:35, 2:45)
Gideon: the Rock (Judges 6:20) Moses: the Burning bush
Soloman: the Veil of the Temple
Ezekiel: Gate of Life (Ezekiel 44:3) expressed Four Gospels (explained)
Zakariah: the Lampstand (chapter 4)