Although Jacob did not understand the full significance of his "Ladder Dream," he knew the main message: there is divine provision for access to Heaven! The prophetic picture of Jacob's ladder dream is that there is a way (just one ladder) to Heaven. It is so interesting to find that the Identity of Jacob's Ladder was "unveiled" centuries later by none other than the incarnate Ladder-Lord Himself. In fact, it was one of the first Old Testament types of Himself He revealed in earthly ministry! And guess what? He revealed it to a descendant of Jacob in whom there was no deceptive nature ("guile")! His name? Nathanael. Everything in Scripture is inter-connected.

The struggle between the twin sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob, continues to this day with their descendants! It is fascinating to find how history helps us understand the present! There are a number of critical lessons to be learned through this long ago account of sibling rivalry.

One thing to note is that the Lord called the babies in Rebekah's womb "people" and knew about their character traits!

This lesson centers on the account of a father (Abraham) giving his trusted servant (Eliezer, whose name means "God's Helper" or "Comforter") the critical mission of finding a bride (Rebekah) for his son (Isaac)! This love story of a marriage made in Heaven is beautiful, but it is "deeper and wider" than just the surface level account of how Isaac met Rebekah! In fact, that love story is so typologically and theologically deep, it takes the 27 books of the New Testament to map it all out! You will not be disappointed if you take the time to hear this account in light of all its significance concerning God the Father sending the Holy Spirit to call out a Bride (the Church) for His Son.