Does Mr. Horton prove that the Tower of Babel is a zigguraut, or does he only assume it?

As others have said, the point is that while Jacob thought he was alone and forsaken, he finds that the Lord condescends to His people. And, as is proved in John 1.51 that condescension is personified in Christ, who is Himself the stair between heaven and earth.

I rather doubt that the inhabitants of Babel were attempting to "get to God", but to "make themselves a name". They have no knowledge of their being lost and alone, they had all they needed from themselves. Jacob, thinking himself lost and alone, the Lord reveals to him His geat condescension to show him that he is never forsaken, no matter how needy he thinks himself.

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Rev. Todd Ruddell
Pastor, Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCGA)
Wylie, TX
www.christcovenantreformedpc.org

Our best marks can contribute nothing to our justification, ...that is proper to faith. Faith cannot lodge in the soul alone, and without other graces; yet faith alone justifies before God.--G. Gillespie