A branch saved a nation. You read that correctly. It’s not a typo. The nation of Israel was saved from annihilation by a branch. But it’s no surprise when you consider that trees & variations of them are a unifying, redemptive theme of the Bible. If there was a tree of life, that is, a tree whose fruit provided life in the Garden located in Eden, it should be no surprise for Bible readers that there is also a BRANCH of life.
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If the death of Jesus occurred on a tree, and that death provided new access to the Tree of Life, then isn’t reasonable to expect that the birth of Jesus—to consistently maintain the unifying tree theme--also occurred at a tree of some variation? In other words, Jesus started his life at a tree and also ended his life at a tree. Sounds consistent and reasonable. But is there any textual evidence? There is indeed.
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Have you traced the trees in God’s redemptive program? Trees are lifesavers. Trees play a central role—you read that right—not a marginal role, but an active, central place in portraying humanity’s changing connection to the LORD God. In fact, as unlikely as it may sound, trees and humans are interconnected all the way through Scripture. That’s right. Trees and people are connected at the hip. Trees are the humans’ best friend.
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