h. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a

Jesus is different from the other prophets that men often hold up in comparison. No one else is perfect. No one else is the Son of God. He is the only one who was foretold for thousands of years before he appeared on the scene. There are hundreds of prophecies, so specific that only one person could fit them all. You have permission to publish this article.

Only Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. The time and place of his death were prophesied, along with the fact that he would descend from the tribe of Judah, be an heir to the throne of David, he would be sold for 30 pieces of silver. He would be crucified with sinners, hands and feet pierced, mocked and insulted, given gall and vinegar to drink, not a bone would be broken, and he would be buried with the rich. Theses are just a few of the many prophecies that could only apply to Jesus Christ.

In addition to the prophecies, Jesus performed miracles through the Holy Spirit that no one else can do. He made the deaf to hear, the blind to see, and gave a seeing man temporary blindness so that he could see the truth. He raised a dead man in whom the rigor mortise had already caused the body to decompose and have a stench after four days. He multiplied a boy’s lunch and fed thousands of people with it. He walked on the water. He commanded a storm to be still and it obeyed him. He is the only one who controls nature and restores life to the dead.

Most Christians know that in Old Testament prophecies, Jesus is often referred to as the Messiah. Some might not be aware that he was also called the Branch. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a

e from the dead. The time and place of his death were prophesied, along with the fact that he would descend from the tribe of Judah, be an heir to the throne of David, he would be sold for 30 pieces of silver. He would be crucified with sinners, hands and feet pierced, mocked and insulted, given gall and vinegar to drink, not a bone would be broken, and he would be buried with the rich. Theses are just a few of the many prophecies that could only apply to Jesus Christ.

In addition to the prophecies, Jesus performed miracles through the Holy Spirit that no one else can do. He made the deaf to hear, the blind to see, and gave a seeing man temporary blindness so that he could see the truth. He raised a dead man in whom the rigor mortise had already caused the body to decompose and have a stench after four days. He multiplied a boy’s lunch and fed thousands of people with it. He walked on the water. He commanded a storm to be still and it obeyed him. He is the only one who controls nature and restores life to the dead.

Most Christians know that in Old Testament prophecies, Jesus is often referred to as the Messiah. Some might not be aware that he was also called the Branch. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a

e just a few of the many prophecies that could only apply to Jesus Christ.

In addition to the prophecies, Jesus performed miracles through the Holy Spirit that no one else can do. He made the deaf to hear, the blind to see, and gave a seeing man temporary blindness so that he could see the truth. He raised a dead man in whom the rigor mortise had already caused the body to decompose and have a stench after four days. He multiplied a boy’s lunch and fed thousands of people with it. He walked on the water. He commanded a storm to be still and it obeyed him. He is the only one who controls nature and restores life to the dead.

Most Christians know that in Old Testament prophecies, Jesus is often referred to as the Messiah. Some might not be aware that he was also called the Branch. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a

a stench after four days. He multiplied a boy’s lunch and fed thousands of people with it. He walked on the water. He commanded a storm to be still and it obeyed him. He is the only one who controls nature and restores life to the dead.

Most Christians know that in Old Testament prophecies, Jesus is often referred to as the Messiah. Some might not be aware that he was also called the Branch. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a

h. Isaiah 11:1 states that a shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. This word, “Branch” is from a verb that means “to spring up,” or “sprout” from the root of a tree, or from a decayed tree.

The Messiah is thus said to be “a Root of Jesse, the root and offspring of David.” In a number of prophecies the Branch was to “spring up” from David, as a sprout does from a decayed and fallen tree, and who is therefore, called a “root,” a “branch” of the royal stock. There is, besides, a special beauty in this figure.

The family of David, when the Messiah was to come, was falling into decay and almost extinct. Joseph, the husband of Mary, though of the royal family of David was poor, and the family had lost all claims to the throne. In this state, as from a decayed root of a fallen tree, a “sprout “ or “branch” was to come forth with more than the magnificence of David, and succeed him on the throne, to rule forever. The name “Branch,” therefore, came to be significant of the Messiah, and to be synonymous with “The Son of David.”

Jeremiah reveals that the righteous Branch from David would execute justice and righteousness in the Land. Zechariah adds that the Branch would remove the sin of the land in one day, and that he would sit and rule on his throne as a king and priest.

If you are tempted to worship someone other than Jesus Christ, ask yourself how many miracles they could perform, and how many prophecies about them are in the Old Testament that the New Testament confirms as fulfilled.