“Everyone knows what is most pleasant to him, but God alone knows what is most profitable.” —Thomas Boston This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke examines the story of Jacob and Laban, reminding us how God uses trials to bless His people. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.
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God Transcends a Birth War (Part 2)
“God can make a straight line with a crooked stick, being righteous when He uses wicked instruments.” —William Gurnall This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his exposition of the convoluted family dynamic between Jacob and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. As you listen, be reminded of the way God’s covenant promises turn even our most wicked actions for good. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.
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God Transcends a Birth War
“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.” —Genesis 29:30 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke recounts the dramatic, dysfunctional relationship between Jacob and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. Listen to learn how you can see God’s hand in your life, even during hard times. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.
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Jacob Meets and Marries Rachel (Part 2)
“God hath laid down in His Word, why He afflicts His people—namely, for their profit; for the purging away of their sins; for the reforming of their lives; and for the saving of their souls.” —Thomas Brooks This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 29, showing us how God disciplined Jacob to teach him to depend on the Lord. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.
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Jacob Meets and Marries Rachel
"Every day is filled up with neglects: neglect of prayer, neglect of reading, meditation, conference, heart-watching, grace-cherishing work; forget this duty, pass by another, cold, sleight, formal in all. This spoils the prosperity of souls.” —Bartholemew Ashwood This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke calls us to recognize the importance of attending to the means of grace from a surprising passage: Genesis 29. Learn how ignoring the duty of prayer can cut us off from God’s blessing in this insightful sermon. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.
The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.Want to access more resources from Dr. Joel Beeke? Visit Joelbeeke.org and find more solid content and resources.