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.

Not by Bread Alone 07/29/2026

Not by Bread Alone Whereas Adam rejected God’s warning and ate from the tree, Jesus lived not by bread alone but by every word proceeding from the mouth of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson unpacks the meaning of Christ’s first wilderness temptation. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41741880

Christ’s Victory in the Wilderness 07/28/2026

Christ’s Victory in the Wilderness Jesus’ wilderness temptation isn’t recorded in Scripture primarily to help us fight temptation—it marks the beginning of Christ’s victory over Satan. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to take courage in our conquering King. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738230

He Was Tempted as We Are 07/27/2026

He Was Tempted as We Are Jesus knows what it is like to be tempted. But how could the Son of God really be tempted? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the consolation we find in Christ’s true humanity and the hope that His complete sinlessness brings. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738205

The Gospel according to Isaiah 07/24/2026

The Gospel according to Isaiah Few chapters in the Bible so vividly depict the glory of the gospel in the humiliation and exaltation of Christ as Isaiah 53. Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens this passage to reflect with wonder on the Suffering Servant. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738210

The Savior’s Open Ear 07/23/2026

The Savior’s Open Ear Day by day, Jesus attentively submitted to His Father’s Word. This obedience led in one direction: to the cross. Today on Things Unseen, listen as Sinclair Ferguson turns to a prophecy that reveals Christ’s submission to death and defeat of the grave. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738245

A Light for the Nations 07/22/2026

A Light for the Nations The prophet Isaiah described the Messiah as One who would be forsaken so that people from every nation could be accepted before God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at Christ, whose alienation has accomplished our welcome. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738185

A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break 07/21/2026

A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break In our weakness, we are as bruised reeds and dimly burning wicks. But Jesus, in His mercy, mends His people and fans them into life. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines a tenderhearted picture of Christ from the book of Isaiah. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738215

Meeting Christ in the Old Testament 07/20/2026

Meeting Christ in the Old Testament Many people are interested in finding Christ in the Old Testament, but often we miss the most important element of this approach to Scripture. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows how Jesus Himself related to the Old Testament. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41738195

The Family of God 07/17/2026

The Family of God Greater than all of Scripture’s pictures describing the church is the biblical reality itself: we are the family of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson unfolds the blessings Christians enjoy as adopted brothers and sisters in Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720075

The Temple of God 07/16/2026

The Temple of God As living stones, Christians are being built up together to display the glory of the Lord in their fellowship. Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the Bible’s depiction of the church as the temple of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720050

The Bride of Christ 07/15/2026

The Bride of Christ Scripture describes the church as a bride preparing to appear in unblemished splendor before her loving Bridegroom. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows how this image helps us be patient with one another’s progress in sanctification. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720070

The Flock of God 07/14/2026

The Flock of God When sheep hear the familiar sound of their shepherd’s voice, they draw nearer to him and to one another. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the beautiful pastoral imagery of the church as the flock of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720025

The Body of Christ 07/13/2026

The Body of Christ Why does the New Testament describe the church as the body of Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the significance of seeing Jesus as our Head and Christians as members of one another. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720055

A Marble Pulpit in South Carolina 07/10/2026

A Marble Pulpit in South Carolina A pastor’s love for his people isn’t so much worked up as it is sent down. Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes us to a pulpit in South Carolina, beloved for the people who surrounded it, to consider the love God gives to His church. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720060

Home 07/09/2026

Home “Home” may be a word that brings joy or sorrow. Today, Sinclair Ferguson thinks on several homes in his life and reminds Christians where our home most truly lies: with the family of God in the fellowship of the church. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720030

A Seminary in Philadelphia 07/08/2026

A Seminary in Philadelphia It was one of the hardest decisions of a young Scotsman’s life to go and teach at an American seminary. But there, God blessed him with friends. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the cherished gift of friendship. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720035

Room C37 07/07/2026

Room C37 In a university bedroom, an 18-year-old Sinclair Ferguson was prompted to study the books of the Bible and the great Christian classics. Today, he imparts lessons from this experience to encourage a new generation of readers. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720020

A Little Pulpit in Scotland 07/06/2026

A Little Pulpit in Scotland Some locations mark our lives forever because of what God did for us there. Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes a mental visit to the pulpit he sat under when he came to faith in Jesus Christ—a pulpit from which he later preached. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41720045

The Glory of God’s Providence 07/03/2026

The Glory of God’s Providence Through all the hardships of his life, God brought Joseph to the right place at the right time and made him the right man for the task at hand. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the transformative glory of divine providence. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719480

Instruments of God’s Providence 07/02/2026

Instruments of God’s Providence All of God’s people have a role to play in the good purposes of His providence. Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson examines the way that God used Joseph to achieve reconciliation with his brothers. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719465

The Mystery of Providence 07/01/2026

The Mystery of Providence While the doctrine of providence does not relieve us from going through hard times, it reassures us that God knows what He is doing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the perspective that the Lord’s sovereignty offers us. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719470

God Meant It for Good 06/30/2026

God Meant It for Good The story of Joseph is filled with jealousy, deception, and sorrow. Yet in the end, Joseph says, “God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:20). Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to examine this case study in God’s surprising providence. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719475

All Things Work Together 06/29/2026

All Things Work Together In painful circumstances, we sometimes ask, “Why is this happening to me?” Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the comfort of God’s providence and His promise to work all things together for the good of His people. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719460

The Spirit of the Father 06/26/2026

The Spirit of the Father When the Holy Spirit indwells us, one of our first and highest privileges is to address God as “Abba! Father” (Rom. 8:15). Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the joy of becoming an adopted child of God by the Spirit’s power. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719455

The Spirit of Christ 06/25/2026

The Spirit of Christ Jesus, in His human nature, relied on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on this truth to deepen our appreciation for our Savior and the Spirit. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719485

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit 06/24/2026

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit The very same Holy Spirit who indwelt Jesus throughout the course of His life now dwells in every believer. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the wonderful implications of this indwelling. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719440

Another Helper 06/23/2026

Another Helper On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples that He would ask the Father to give them “another Helper” (John 14:16). Today, Sinclair Ferguson tells us what this title for the Holy Spirit reveals about Him. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719445

Knowing the Holy Spirit 06/22/2026

Knowing the Holy Spirit Often when people talk about the Holy Spirit, their attention focuses on the gifts and blessings He bears in our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson challenges us to get to know the Spirit who is at work in us. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41719450

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 06/19/2026

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost The New Testament regularly describes our redemption in Trinitarian terms. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that knowing the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in salvation can enrich our worship of the triune God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41455930

What Jesus Taught about the Trinity 06/18/2026

What Jesus Taught about the Trinity Some Christians wonder if the Trinity is an impractical doctrine. Yet Jesus devoted some of His most important hours with the disciples to teaching this truth. Today, Sinclair Ferguson focuses on Jesus’ words in the upper room. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/41455940

Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

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