Episodes

  • Blessing
    May 16 2025

    “And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”—Genesis 25:21

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke recounts God’s miraculous work in overcoming barrenness to fulfill His covenant in Genesis 25.

    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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    31 mins
  • Being Fruitful in the Land (Part 2)
    May 9 2025

    “Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”—Ecclesiastes 5:19

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke instructs us on how to enjoy God’s blessings without idolizing them as he concludes his sermon on Genesis 26:12-33. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    31 mins
  • Being Fruitful in the Land
    May 2 2025

    How can a Christian be faithful in the midst of prosperity?

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his sermon on the prosperity of Isaac in Genesis 26:12-33. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    30 mins
  • God Reconfirms Covenant (Part 2)
    Apr 25 2025

    “And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.”—Genesis 26:7

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke directs our eyes to the Covenant of Grace in the midst of human sinfulness as he concludes his sermon on Genesis 26:1-11. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    27 mins
  • God Reconfirms Covenant
    Apr 18 2025

    “Those that must live by faith need often to review and repeat to themselves the promises they are to live upon, especially when they are called to any instance of suffering or self-denial.”—Matthew Henry

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his sermon on Genesis 26:1-11, showing us how God reminded Isaac of His covenant to prepare him for an impending trial. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    22 mins
  • Esau Despises His Birthright (Part 2)
    Apr 11 2025

    “And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?”—Genesis 25:32

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 25:27-34, warning us not to follow in Esau’s footsteps by allowing our flesh to rule over our faith. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    31 mins
  • Esau Despises His Birthright
    Apr 4 2025

    “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.”—Hebrews 12:14-16

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his exposition of Genesis 25:27-34, describing Jacob and Esau’s infamous conversation about dinner and a birthright. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    31 mins
  • Transition to a God-made City (Part 2)
    Mar 28 2025

    “And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac:”—Genesis 25:11

    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on God’s blessings in the life of Isaac, reminding us how God is active in the lives of ordinary Christians. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.

    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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    30 mins