A Stairway to Heaven

Genesis 28v10-22

1.) Fleeing from trouble! (27v41-28v9)

2.) Confronted by the Kingdom of God (28v10-12)

Very truly, I tell you that you will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man

John 1v51

3.) Thrilled by the Promises of God (28v13-15)

This had better be

good?!

This had better be

good?!

3.) Thrilled by the Promises of God (28v13-15)

• Relationship – I am with you• Protection – I will watch over you

wherever you go• Significance – Your descends will be

like dust on the earth… all people will be blessed through you.• Future – I will bring you back to this land

3.) Thrilled by the Promises of God (28v13-15)

• Relationship – God as our Father• Protection – Full provision of our daily

needs and God’s armour• Significance – A role for each of us

on the extension of God’s Kingdom• Future – A secure place in the glories of

heaven

4.) Gripped by the Glory and Grace of God (v16-22)

• Awe – v16

•Worship – v18

• A Vow – v20-22

Questions to consider…

Has God confronted me yet with his Kingdom?

Have I come to see his promises as desirable yet?

Has God’s glory and grace gripped me yet?