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Raynette K Weiss Ministries run by Our lord and on earth by Rev. Raynette K. Weiss and Jessie K. Weiss Assistant Minister as the lord’s vessels. Vessels are Our Heavenly Father’s servants. A biblical study of a Christmas tree. Monday December 16, 2024.

Jeremiah 10:1

 Hear what the LORD says to you, people of Israel. New Living Translation Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O Israel!

Jeremiah 10:2 Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens, though the nations are terrified by them”. 

Jeremiah 10:3-4, stating “For the practices of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter.”

Deuteronomy 16:21 Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee. 21 “You shall not plant any tree as an Asherah beside the altar of the LORD your God that you shall make.

Lesson:

In Christianity, the Christmas tree has multiple symbolic meanings, including:

  • The tree of life: The tree represents the life-giving tree of the cross of Christ. 
  • The tree of paradise: The Christmas tree symbolizes the original Tree of Paradise. 
  • The burning bush: The Christmas tree represents the burning bush that spoke to Moses. 
  • The branch of Jesse: The Christmas tree represents the branch of Jesse from which Jesus was born. 
  • The resurrection: The Christmas tree symbolizes Jesus’s death and resurrection, as a tree is cut down and then raised up again. 
  • The gifts: The gifts around the tree represent the gifts of forgiveness, love, and glory that Jesus gave to us. 
  • The shape: The triangular shape of the tree represents the Holy Trinity
  • The branches: The upward-pointing branches symbolize praise to God. 
  • The lights: The lights on the tree represent how Jesus came as the light into the world. 
  • The star: The star on top of the tree represents the star that the wise men followed to Bethlehem. 

The Bible does not command or prohibit the use of Christmas trees. The custom of decorating a tree at Christmas likely came to the United States with German immigrants or Hessian troops during the American Revolution


  • What Does the Bible Say about Christmas Trees? – Crosswalk.com    Dec 1, 2023 — Christmas trees were symbolic as a metaphor that Jesus died and rose again in splendor in the sam

  • Christian Meaning of Christmas Decorations – New Orleans, LA    Thus, the Christmas tree represents the original Tree of Paradise, the burning bush which spoke to Moses, the branch of Jesse from…And you shall take on the first day the fruit of splendid trees, branches of palm trees and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days. Many Christians believe this scripture means the tree is a festive and celebratory symbol based on the worship of God.

Closing Prayer: 

My brothers and sisters, amidst signs and wonders Christ Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea: his birth brings joy to our hearts and enlightenment to our minds. With this tree, decorated and adorned, may we welcome Christ among us; may its lights guide us to the perfect light.

Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

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