The Shoot of Jesse

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on December 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction 

Big Idea: God has raised up the promised King from Jesse’s line to bring righteous rule, a renewed world, and a redeemed people—so we wait in hope and live now for the world to come. 

1. A New King [Isaiah 11:1–5] 

A. The King’s Humble Roots [Isa. 11:1]

B. The King’s Spirit-Given Resources [Isa. 11:2]

1) Permanent

2) Plentiful

3) Powerful

C. The King’s Righteous Rule [Isa. 11:3–5] 

2. A New World [Isaiah 11:6–9] 

A. The Conflict Removed [Isa. 11:6–7]

B. The Curse Reversed [Isa. 11:8]

C. The Creation Renewed [Isa. 11:9b] 

3. A New People [Isaiah 11:10–16] 

A. A Resting People [Isa. 11:10]

B. A Regathered People [Isa. 11:11–16]

1) Exiles Gathered [Isa. 11:11–12]

2) Envy Ended [Isa. 11:13]

3) Enemies Subdued [Isa. 11:14]

4) Exodus Accomplished [Isa. 11:15–16] 

Conclusion