Sermon Outline:
- The Branch restores the decimated house of David
- The Branch reigns and restores the household of God
- The Branch reigns over a restored land
Family Discussion Questions:
- Why was David's household a stump?
- What was the importance of David's house for the whole people of Israel?
- Jesus did not only come to encourage and save the world, He also came to reign over it. How does that change what it means to be a Christian?
- Faith in Jesus' death and resurrection adds us to His Kingdom. What can we enjoy in the future after his Second coming which is different than right now?
- How has demanding a world right now that is only going to happen after Christ going to affect how people live now? How does that affect how we handle pandemics and politics?
- How does knowing the future promises of the Branch of David help us to live with contentment and with hope in a corrupted world right now?