Jacob’s Ladder: God’s Way of Access Through Christ

In this episode of the Legacy Bible Podcast, we explore Genesis 28:10–15 where Jacob encounters a dream of a ladder stretching from earth to heaven. Pastor Chuck Rains unpacks the meaning of this vision, showing how it points forward to Jesus Christ as the true access between God and man. From Jacob’s entanglements in life to Nathaniel’s encounter with Jesus in John 1, this message reminds us that our hope, help, and salvation are found only in Him. No striving, no running, no collapsing—God’s answer is surrender to His Son, the ladder that connects heaven and earth.

📝 Show Notes:

• Scripture Focus: Genesis 28:10–15; John 1:43–51
• Jacob’s struggle: running instead of surrendering.
• The ladder vision: angels ascending and descending, representing access to God.
• Not our striving or good works, but Christ Himself is the true ladder.
• Nathaniel’s encounter with Jesus—“You are the Son of God, the King of Israel.”
• The Old Testament promises fulfilled in Christ, the Seed of Jacob.
• God’s call to stop fleeing life’s entanglements and run into Him.
• Practical encouragement: God is involved in every detail of our lives.

Key Takeaway: Only in Jesus Christ do we find access to heaven and the power to live free from life’s entanglements. He is the way, the truth, and the life.

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