“A light shall spring forth from the root of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1)

The Mother of God becomes the "rod" who springs forth the "fruit" who is Christ (2nd century Bishop Irenaeus of Lyons, St Ambrose of Milan, and 8th c St Cosmas)

Here are the memory verses:

A shoot will come forth from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. ( Isaiah 11:1)

Her womb was foreshadowed by the burning bush that was not consumed (Exodus 3:2)

The Lord has created a new thing upon the earth: A woman shall compass a man (Jeremiah 31:22)

Lord, the God of Israel has entered through the closed gate and it shall remain shut. (Ezekiel 44:2)

Zion is our mother. a man shall say; and such a man was born in her: and the Most High Himself hath

established her. (Psalm 87:5 David)

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given (Isaiah 9:6)

Therefore my Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the concealed one shall conceive and bear a son,

and she shall call his name Immanuel (Isa 7:14)

Discuss the symbolism & titles of Mary in the items that each Prophet carries:

Jacob: the Ladder (Genesis 28:12)

King David: the Ark of salvation

Aaron: the Rod/staff that budded fruit

Isaiah: the Staff/Whip ( Isaiah 10:26, 36:6)

Daniel: the Mount (Daniel 2:35, 2:45)

Gideon: the Rock (Judges 6:20) Moses: the Burning bush

Soloman: the Veil of the Temple

Ezekiel: Gate of Life (Ezekiel 44:3) expressed Four Gospels (explained)

Zakariah: the Lampstand (chapter 4)

“A light shall spring forth from the root of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1)