A Shoot Springs Up for You (Isaiah 11:1-10)

Second Sunday in Advent, December 4, 2022

Come, Lord Jesus Series

Come, Lord Jesus — as Judge

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10. From the family tree of Jesse, another King would come to judge the world with righteousness and establish an everlasting kingdom.

Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13. God’s people face the coming judgement not with fear but with hope.

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12. To prepare us for the coming judgment, God sent John the Baptist, a voice ini the wilderness, call all to repent.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 11:1-10. A Shoot Springs Up for You.

Jesus brings judgment and peace. We do not need to fear the truth that he will come again as a judge. ‘we can pray boldly and confidently for that day, to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

Pastor Nate Kassulke