Second Sunday of Advent: A new king is coming

a cement sign with a picture of a vase and a wheat stalk on it
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Is the family tree of David really just a stump?

In this clip, Rolf Jacobson breaks down Isaiah 11:1–10—where a “shoot from the stump of Jesse” promises that God isn’t done yet. The royal line may look cut down, but a new King is coming, bringing justice, righteousness, and the breathtaking vision of the peaceable kingdom—where wolves nap with lambs and children play safely near snakes.

Watch, share, and reflect on the promise that still springs to life today.

Flyer on lightpost saying Good News Is Coming
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