Bible verses for children
New life from an old stump.
Isaiah 11:1
A shoot will come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit.
Isaiah 11:1 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
A shoot growing from a stump pictures hope after loss. Jesse was David’s father; the branch points to a ruler from that family. Something apparently finished can still hold promise.
Notice new growth on a plant and talk about why renewal can encourage people.
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What helps you hope after something has gone wrong?
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Bible context & readings +
Isaiah 11 describes a ruler endowed with God’s Spirit who judges fairly. The tree image concerns David’s royal line, not a general guarantee that every lost opportunity returns unchanged.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us look for hope and renewal. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.