Sermon

Meeting on Mount Horeb: Elijah’s Encounter with God

1 Kings 19:9

December 6, 2008 | Joel R. Beeke

Joel R. Beeke explores 1 Kings 19:9, focusing on Elijah’s encounter with God on Mount Horeb. Beeke discusses Elijah’s despair and isolation, the significance of God’s presence in the “still small voice,” and how this encounter symbolizes God’s ongoing care and guidance for His people, even in their lowest moments. The sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to God and finding hope in His promises during times of distress.

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).