Podcast
Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson
Many people today think that seeing is believing, but Christians know there is more to life than meets the eye. We must look beyond this momentary life to understand its eternal significance, walking by faith rather than by sight. Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson is a weekday devotional podcast featuring thoughtful reflections on the Christian life and our relationship with God. Each week follows a theme to guide you day by day in the pursuit of spiritual renewal. A podcast from Ligonier Ministries.
- Christianity chart
- #66
- Episodes
- 1,045
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 6 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 22 hours ago
Episodes
1,045 episodes, newest first
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6 min
Baptized into the Sins of His People
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In His baptism, Jesus was symbolically drenched in the sins of others so that He might carry them from the River Jordan to the cross of Calvary. Today Sinclair Ferguson considers the event that began Christ's public ministry.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
Living under the Shadow of the Cross
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The whole of Jesus' life was lived under the shadow of the cross. As Christ faithfully served His Father each day, the agony of Calvary loomed ever nearer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the life of our Lord.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
What's New in the New Covenant?
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The prophets promised a new covenant for God's people, and Jesus announced its arrival. But what change did this new covenant bring? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expounds on the glory that has come to us in the coming of Christ.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
God's Law and Grace
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Why did God give so many commands to Israel? How do these laws relate to His gracious salvation through Jesus Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the purpose of the Mosaic Covenant in redemptive history.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
The Covenant Made at Sinai
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We're bound to misunderstand the law that God delivered to His people at Mount Sinai if we forget His deliverance of Israel from slavery. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us that God's law is given in a context of grace.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
Safeguarding the Promise of Grace
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Even after the earth was deluged with a flood, and even after the world united in rebellion at Babel, God kept His promise to save His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers God's covenant promises to Noah and Abraham.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
The Promised Covenant of Grace
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After Adam sinned in the garden, God made a promise of salvation that would shape the course of history and require the greatest sacrifice ever made. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the first promise of the covenant of grace.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
When Two Become One
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As with Adam and Eve, God delights in uniquely fitting a man and woman for lifelong unity. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the deep friendship in marriage that establishes a stable home in which families can flourish.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
A Husband's Integrity and a Wife's Respect
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Superficial attraction doesn't produce respect—character does. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies a key characteristic for every faithful, fruitful Christian marriage.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
Honoring Our Parents for Life
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God's love for families is seen in His dedicating one of the Ten Commandments to the relationship between children and parents. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on our lifelong calling to honor our father and mother.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
Raising Children in the Church
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God has given us a church family to help us raise our children for Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the benefits of receiving the wisdom and support of older parents in the congregation.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
The Christian Family and the Church
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Christians come from many different homes and backgrounds, but we've all been adopted into the family of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the importance of integrating our families into the nurturing life of the church.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
A Consecrated Feast
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As we come to the Lord's Table, we are to give our hearts entirely to the One who gave all to save us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the Lord's Supper as a meal of consecration.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
A Meal of Anticipation
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Each time Christians celebrate the Lord's Supper, we're reminded of another meal that awaits us in the presence of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how the Supper foreshadows the great wedding banquet of the Lamb.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
Participation in Christ's Body and Blood
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What does Scripture mean when it says that our receiving the Lord's Supper is "a participation in" the body and blood of Christ (1 Cor. 10:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson articulates the marvelous truth expressed in these words.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
The Cup of Blessing
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Jesus drank the bitter cup of divine wrath so that His people may freely enjoy the cup of God's blessing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at the wonder of Christ's sacrificial love displayed for us in the Lord's Supper.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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5 min
The Lord's Supper: A Proclamation
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The Lord's Supper is a form of proclamation, a visible dramatization of the gospel message. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the truth conveyed to us as we come to the Lord's Table.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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8 min
What It Means to Be in Christ
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One prepositional phrase lies at the heart of our identity as Christians: we are "in Christ." Today, Sinclair Ferguson concludes our gospel grammar lessons by considering the theological riches contained in these two words.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
Positive and Negative Steps in the Christian Walk
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Our daily walk with the Lord involves positive and negative steps: we are to pursue Christlike characteristics while turning away from sin. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores these two sides of a balanced Christian life.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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6 min
Already and Not Yet
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Faithful Christian living involves looking back on Jesus' finished work of atonement and looking forward to His triumphant return. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the past, present, and future tenses of the gospel.
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/
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