Jesse Tree Dec. 16: John the Baptist Dec. 14: The Visitation Dec. 15: Isaiah Dec. 13: The Annunciation Dec. 12: Judith Dec. 11: Jonah Dec. 10: King Solomon Dec. 9: King David Dec. 7: Jesse Dec. 8: Mary Dec. 6: Samuel Dec. 5: Moses Dec. 4: Joseph Dec. 3: Jacob Dec. 2: Isaac Dec. 1: Abraham Nov. 30: Noah Nov. 29: Fall of Man Nov. 28: Adam and Eve Nov. 27: Creation

JESSE
December 7

Symbols: Crimson Robe, Shepherd's Staff

The purple robe is a symbol of royalty and is used for Jesse because he was the father of King David. Jesse was the ancestor of many kings, most importantly the King of Kings, Jesus Christ.

Recommended Readings: 1 Kings 16:1, 4-5, 11-13

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