Jesse Tree -- Days 13 and 14

Day 14 -- Ruth

Scripture Passage: Ruth 1:15-2:3
God's plan of salvation was not only for the Jews. Ruth's question to Boaz is one that we might ask of God.

Key Verse: Ruth 2:10 -- "Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me -- a foreigner?"

Suggested Symbol: wheat


Day 13 -- God's Unlikely Hero

Scripture Passage: Judges 6:11-7:25
Ah, my favorite story in scripture. The Israelites had once again rebelled against God, so he delivered them into the hands of the Midianites, where they remained for 7 years. Then, God took Gideon -- wheat-thrasher and self-professed "weakest" link in his family -- and made of him a great warrior, using Him to deliver the Israelites out of the hands of the Midianites. God might discipline His people, but He would not abandon them, nor His covenant with them.

Key Verse: Judges 6:14 -- "The Lord turned to him and said, 'Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?'"

Suggested Symbol: clay pitcher