Episode notes

In this episode, we explore Jacob’s dream at Bethel (Genesis 28 : 10–22), a sacred moment that reminds us God often meets us in unexpected places — even when we’re on the run, laying our head on a stone in the wilderness.

Through layered scripture readings, spiritual reflections, and a deep dive into the chiastic structure of the text, we unpack how Jacob’s journey parallels our own. We witness how a fugitive, not a king, encountered God—not in a sanctuary, but in open air. And how from that hard place, Jacob built an altar of hope and made a bold, prophetic vow.

Key themes in this episode:

  • The art of noticing sacred moments in ordinary spaces
  • Jacob’s conditional covenant and how it reflects boldness, not doubt
  • The ladder (sulam) as a symbol of divine interaction an ... 
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