The Branch of David

Worship Folder

Outline

Hook: How will all the wrong in the world be made right?

I. THE FAILED STUMP
"The infestation of human pride is like a vast forest cut down." - Ray Ortlund

II. THE RIGHTEOUS BRANCH
“All the leaves of the Bible are rustling with the whisper and the rumor that the King will come again.” – Tim Keller

III. THE NEW GROWTH
“He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.” - Isaac Watts

Takeaway: The cry of Advent is, "Come!"

Resources

• Caroline Cobb, Advent for Exiles
• Nancy Guthrie, ed., Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
• Fleming Rutledge, Advent
• J.C. Ryle, Christmas Thoughts
• Tish Harrison Warren, Advent