Sermon

Trusting God’s Providence: Lessons from Abraham and Isaac

Genesis 22

January 24, 2009 | Joel R. Beeke

Joel R. Beeke examines the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, emphasizing God’s providence and faithfulness. Beeke explores how God’s testing of Abraham’s faith through the command to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates the depth of divine provision and care. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God’s plans, even in challenging circumstances, highlighting that God’s purposes are ultimately for our good and His glory.

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).