Podcast Episodes

Peniel: Contagious Blessing

“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”—Genesis 32:24 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his exposition of one of the most mys…

Published on 1 day, 6 hours ago

Mahanaim: Two Camps (Part 2)

How should Christians who believe in God’s sovereignty face impending challenges? 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Jacob’s confrontation with a raging Esau in G…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Mahanaim: Two Camps

"And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.”—Genesis 32:1-2 

This week, on Doctrine …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jacob's Commanded Exodus (Part 2)

"I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.”—Genesis 31:13 

This w…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jacob's Commanded Exodus

“And the Lord said unto Jacob, 'Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.”—Genesis 31:3 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke calls us to walk by fai…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

God Blesses Us Despite (Part 2)

“Christ may act the part of an enemy a little while. . . but it is to make way for acting His own part of mercy in a more seasonable time. He cannot restrain His compassion long.” 
—Richard Sibbes 

Thi…

Published on 1 month ago

God Blesses Us Despite

“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, remin…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 dram…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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…

Published on 2 months ago