Jesse Tree symbols can vary depending on the guide you’re using. We believe that the best symbols do two things. 1) They tell the story of the Bible in a clear way, and 2) they regularly refer back to Jesus.
We’ve also added a Magnetic Jesse Tree Set this year, with ornaments that feature the actual Bible Characters!
Our Jesse Tree symbols and readings have been taken from our children’s book, Bible Characters for Advent. It is a fully illustrated, 58 page adventure through the Bible with a simple progression from story to story and clear connections to Jesus.
The Story of the Bible
Although individual Bible stories are nice, it is important to know that the Bible itself tells a larger story known as salvation history. Our Jesse Tree symbols were especially selected to help tell this story without skipping over any important events. As you read through it, you will be guided through all the twists and turns of the story in a clear and concise way.
Referring to Jesus
Jesus is not simply the end of the story of the Bible. He is there throughout the whole thing. For this reason, our Jesse Tree symbols and passages were designed to help show how the coming of Jesus is predicted time and time again in the Old Testament, and then fulfilled in the New Testament.
Bible Characters for Advent
Everything you need to celebrate Advent with your Jesse Tree can be found here in our guide.
Below are the Bible Characters and symbols that we suggest. In the next section we will get you set up with ornaments that you can use for each.
Jesse Tree Symbols
- God the Father – Earth
- Adam & Eve – Apple & Snake
- Seth – Mirror
- Noah – Rainbow
- Shem – Grapes (symbolizing wine)
- Abraham – 12 Stars
- Jacob – Ladder
- Joseph – Coat of Many Colors
- Moses – 10 Commandments
- Joshua – Wall of Jericho
- Rahab – Red Chord
- Samson – Scissors & Hair
- Ruth – Wedding Rings
- Jesse – Sheep
- David – Crown
- Solomon – Temple
- Elijah – Fire
- Jeroboam & Rehoboam – Broken Crown
- Isaiah – “I” Scroll
- Jeremiah – “J” Scroll
- Ezekiel – “E” Scroll
- John the Baptist – Dove
- Joseph – L square
- Mary – Rosary
- Jesus – Cross
