I’m in Heaven | Genesis 28:10-22

I’m in Heaven | Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon Summary: 

This week we focus on the story of Jacob, and in particular the memorable dream God gives him where he sees a ladder, or stairway, to heaven. This is a powerful vision for Jacob as he sees that God comes down from heaven to earth to be present with him and to deliver him great promises. Many years later, Jesus will refer back to this vision of the stairway to heaven in reference to Himself! This sermon focuses on how God created all things initially for heaven and earth to be united–God living with His people. Sin messed this all up, but the story of the Bible is how God is working to reunite heaven and earth, so that one day He and His people will dwell together again. We will discuss these implications in the story of Jacob, the life of Jesus, and our own lives today.

1. Heaven and earth were united in Eden.

2. The story of the Bible is how God is working to restore heaven and earth.

3. Jacob’s ladder shows that heaven and earth overlap where God is present

4. The temple was a special place where heaven and earth overlapped.

5. John 1:51: “You will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

6. Heaven is wherever Jesus is.

7. Rev. 21:1-4: The day is coming when heaven and earth will be completely reunited.

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