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

JESSE
December 10

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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