ABOUT THE BOOK

The Jesus Tree

Discovering the Roots of our Redeemer

The Christmas story didn’t begin in Bethlehem.

Long before the manger, God was writing a story across generations—a story of promises and kings, faith and failure, exile and redemption, all leading to Jesus.

In The Jesus Tree, Brian Mitchell invites readers on a 25-day journey through the family line of Christ. Beginning with Abraham and moving through figures both celebrated and easily overlooked, each devotional uncovers the people, promises, struggles, and surprising moments woven into the genealogy of Matthew 1.

These were not perfect people. Some were courageous, others compromised. Their stories include triumph, heartbreak, obedience, scandal, doubt, repentance, and hope. Yet through every generation, one truth remains: God is faithful.

Blending biblical teaching, personal reflection, practical encouragement, Scripture readings, and prayer, The Jesus Tree reveals how the roots of the Old Testament lead directly to the Redeemer in the manger—and ultimately to the cross and resurrection.

This Christmas, slow down, trace the branches, and discover the extraordinary story hidden inside a familiar list of names. Because before there was a Christmas tree, there was the Jesus Tree.