Listen "“The Stone That Waited” — Jacob’s Dream at Bethel "
Episode Synopsis
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 spacesJacob’s conditional covenant and how it reflects boldness, not doubtThe ladder (sulam) as a symbol of divine interaction and spiritual reciprocityThe power of naming and testifying to God's presence in our livesBuilding altars from the stones of our uncertaintyWe’re invited to ask ourselves: Where in our lives have we laid down on hard stones and encountered the sacred? What will we name those places?The episode closes with a prayer and benediction — that the place you lay your head becomes the place God speaks your name.Join the journey. Revisit the roots. Encounter the word. Visit www.zionempowered.com to explore more, sow a seed, or connect with our growing community.Grace and peace, from Zion.
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