Sermon

Elijah: Trusting God’s Provision in Times of Drought

1 Kings 17:1–7

December 6, 2008 | Joel R. Beeke

Joel R. Beeke’s sermon on Elijah from 1 Kings 17:1–7 focuses on the prophet Elijah’s introduction in the Bible and God’s provision during a time of drought. Beeke discusses Elijah’s obedience and faith, highlighting how God sustains Elijah through ravens and a brook, emphasizing God’s sovereignty and faithfulness in providing for His servants even in challenging circumstances.

Joel R. Beeke serves as president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author or co-author of more than 100 books, editor of another 100 volumes, and has just finished writing the final volume, with Paul Smalley, of Reformed Systematic Theology (4 vols.; Crossway).