Chrsitmas Peace (Isaiah 11:1-10)

• As a group, read Isaiah 11:1-10.  Pay special attention to verses 6-10.
  
• What do you think is meant by “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse”?
  
• What do verses 6-10 tell you about the world once “Jesse’s shoot” arrives?
  
• If world peace were to happen today, what would it look like?  Would you describe it the same way as Isaiah?
  
• The Jewish believers thought that the Messiah would bring peace when he arrived.  What things did Jesus do to promote peace during his time on earth?
  
• Should Christians be concerned about peace?  Why or why not?
  
• Can individuals live at peace even in a world that knows no peace?  How?
  
• What can/should Christians do to promote peace in our world?