Intro:  Shallow roots

I.     Who is Jesse?

A.   Ruth

B.   1 Samuel 16-17

C.   Son of Jesse

II.    What is the Root of Jesse?

A.  There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. – Isaiah 11:1

1.    The Stump – Babylonian exile 586 B.C.

2.    Shoot/Branch = Davidic King = Messiah

B.   In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples—of Him shall the nations inquire, and His resting place shall be glorious. – Isaiah 11:10

1.    From roots to The Root (Revelation 22:16)

2.   And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even He who arises to rule the Gentiles; in Him will the Gentiles hope.” – Romans 15:12

3.    The Peoples = the Gentiles = You

4.    Rooted in Hope = endurance & encouragement, joy & peace

What things in life put you in danger of being uprooted?

How does being rooted in Christ bring you hope?