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Isaiah 11 · Grade 5

The Root of Jesse

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Isaiah 11 follows the picture of Assyria cut down like a forest with a different kind of tree: "A shoot will come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit." David's royal line would seem like a stump, yet God would bring new life from it. Yahweh's Spirit would rest on this King with wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and "the fear of Yahweh."

Unlike human rulers, this King "will not judge by the sight of his eyes." He will defend the poor and the humble, and "righteousness will be the belt around his waist." His reign brings a peace so complete that creation itself is changed: the wolf and the lamb, the leopard and the young goat, the cow and the bear live together, and "a little child will lead them." Even a nursing child can play safely near a cobra's hole.

"They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea." The root of Jesse will stand "as a banner of the peoples," and the nations will seek him. In the New Testament, Paul quotes verse 10 in Romans 15:12 to show that the Gentiles hope in Christ, and Revelation 5:5 calls Jesus the Root of David. God would also gather his scattered people "from the four corners of the earth."

Show What You Know

  1. What picture shows that David's royal line seemed finished but would live again?

  2. What shows how complete the King's peace will be?

  3. What will the earth be full of?

  4. Where does Paul quote verse 10?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Yahweh’s ____ will rest on him.
  2. The spirit of ____ and understanding.

Down

  1. A shoot will come out of the stock of ____.
  2. And a ____ out of his roots will bear fruit.
  3. A ____ will come out of the stock of Jesse.

Think About It

  1. The Spirit gave the King wisdom and the fear of Yahweh. How can you ask God's Spirit to help you make wise choices this week?

  2. The nations will seek the root of Jesse. How does this promise encourage you to share the good news with people from every background?

Memory Verse

“It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.”

Isaiah 11:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for bringing peace. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • God would gather His scattered people from the four corners of the earth. How does that promise give you hope for people who feel far from God?
  • How does this King's kingdom compare to kingdoms today?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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