The Story of The Three Trees

Summary

The script narrates the tale of three trees with lofty dreams: one aspires to be a treasure chest, another a mighty ship, and the third to guide people to God. Despite their wishes, they are transformed into a humble manger, a small fishing boat, and a crucifix. Each tree eventually realizes its true purpose in life, holding the baby Jesus, carrying the King of Kings, and symbolizing God's love, thus finding greater fulfillment than their initial ambitions.

Takeaways

• 🌟 Three little trees dreamed of their future: one wanted to hold treasure, one wanted to be a mighty ship, and one wanted to grow tall to point to God.
• 🪓 Each tree was eventually cut down by woodcutters: the first tree was made into a feed box, the second into a small fishing boat, and the third into beams left in a lumber yard.
• 😔 The trees were initially disappointed, as they did not become what they had dreamed of becoming.
• 👶 The first tree was used as a manger for the newborn Jesus, realizing it was holding the greatest treasure.
• 🌊 The second tree became a fishing boat that carried Jesus during a storm, recognizing it was carrying the King of Heaven and Earth.
• ✝️ The third tree was used to make the cross on which Jesus was crucified, realizing it was pointing to God's love and sacrifice.
• 🙏 Each tree ultimately fulfilled a greater purpose than they had originally envisioned.
• 💫 The story highlights themes of faith, purpose, and the unexpected ways in which dreams can be fulfilled.
• 🎁 The first tree's desire to hold treasure was realized in a spiritual sense, as it held Jesus, the greatest treasure.
• 👑 The second tree's wish to carry powerful kings was fulfilled by carrying Jesus, the King of Kings.

Q & A

What were the dreams of the three little trees on the mountaintop?

The first tree wanted to be a treasure chest covered with gold and filled with precious stones. The second tree aspired to be a mighty sailing ship that could travel dangerous waters and carry powerful kings. The third tree desired to grow tall enough to make people look up to heaven and think of God.

What happened when the woodcutters came to the mountain?

The woodcutters cut down all three trees. The first tree was cut for its beauty, the second for its strength, and the third was cut without any specific purpose in mind by the woodcutter.

What did the first tree become after being cut down?

The first tree was turned into a feed box for animals by a carpenter, instead of the treasure chest it had dreamed of.

What was the fate of the second tree after being cut down?

The second tree was made into a small fishing boat, far from the mighty sailing ship it had envisioned.

What happened to the third tree after it was cut down?

The third tree was cut into beams and left in a lumber yard, seemingly forgotten and without a clear purpose.

How did the first tree's purpose change after it was made into a feed box?

The first tree became a manger for the newborn baby Jesus, realizing it was holding the greatest treasure in the world.

In what way did the second tree's purpose change?

The second tree became a boat that carried Jesus and his disciples across the lake during a storm, where Jesus calmed the waters, revealing himself as the King of heaven and earth.

What significant event occurred with the third tree?

The third tree became the cross on which Jesus was crucified, and on the Sunday morning after, it symbolized God's love and the resurrection.

What is the moral or lesson from the story of the three trees?

The story illustrates that sometimes our dreams and plans may not align with what life has in store for us, but in unexpected ways, we can still serve a greater purpose and find fulfillment.

How do the trees' final purposes relate to their initial dreams?

Although the trees did not become what they initially dreamed of, their final purposes were more significant and meaningful, connecting them to the life and teachings of Jesus.

What does the story suggest about the value of dreams and aspirations?

The story suggests that while dreams and aspirations are important, they can evolve and lead to unexpected outcomes that may hold even greater value.