Genesis 28

Heaven Opened: Intertextuality and Meaning in John 1:51

This essay considers the interpretation of John 1:51. The allusion to Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28 is used as a point of departure for the understanding of John 1. The significance of the title Son of Man in this context is also considered.

Heaven – Heaven in the Old Testament

The story of the Bible can be seen as the story of heaven above coming down to earth, God coming down to humanity, to lift it up. Ortlund explores in Chapter 2 how heaven appears in the Old Testament in three different ways: indirectly as part of the Old Testament narrative; through developed narratives involving heaven directly (e.g.

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Genesis 28

Heaven Opened: Intertextuality and Meaning in John 1:51

Heaven – Heaven in the Old Testament

Genesis 28:10-22 – Jacob Goes to Haran. God's Covenant at Bethel

Genesis 27, 28:1-9 - Jacob and Esau Blessed

Genesis 28:10-22 - The Lord Awakens Jacob to His Covenant Calling

Genesis 27:30-28:9 - The Beloved Son Must Flee From His Own Brother