“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.

“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.

“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.