I have to climb 15 steps every time I go to my room.  At the end of my climb is my room, my bed, my guitar, the deck.   It is an effort some days, especially if the day if difficult.  Going to an empty room in and of itself can be difficult.  But there is the climb and the reward hopefully of a good nights sleep.

 

The first 12 verses are stair steps.  Each verse depends upon the one before.  Each verse builds on the other.  All are needed, none can be stepped over. Every teaching of Jesus builds upon itself.  As the greatest teacher to ever live, Jesus knew that you began at the bottom and added to build a life.

 

Take each teaching of Jesus slowly.  Listen to it as you read it aloud.  Meditate upon it throughout the day.  Hear his wisdom.  Savor HIS view.  For each teaching builds upon the other and as you learn you will notice you are getting closer to heaven.