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.

He Ascended into Heaven 05/06/2024

He Ascended into Heaven When Jesus had completed all the work on earth that the Father had given Him, Christ ascended into heavenly glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to explain the significance of our Lord's ascension for our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/31053068

Looking to Our Loving Father 05/03/2024

Looking to Our Loving Father The devil's deceptions can be so enduring that many Christians doubt whether God truly is their kind and generous Father in heaven. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the advice of John Owen to "eye the Father as love." Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/31052998

The Deceiver’s Great Lie 05/02/2024

The Deceiver’s Great Lie Satan's hatred of God is so great that he desires the image-bearers of God to hate Him too. Today, Sinclair Ferguson pinpoints the fundamental lie that the devil purveys in order to stifle our love for the Lord. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/31052913

The Enemy of Our Souls 05/01/2024

The Enemy of Our Souls Satan bears many names and titles: adversary, accuser, and destroyer. But why is he against us as our enemy? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the hatred that drives the devil and his schemes. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/31052858

The Strategies of Satan 04/30/2024

The Strategies of Satan Eve was the first person deceived by Satan, but she would not be the last. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies common tactics our enemy uses against the people of God, helping us be prepared for when temptation comes. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/31029753

The Tragedy of the Fall 04/29/2024

The Tragedy of the Fall Although God created all things good, we live in a world that is not as it should be. What happened? Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes several lessons from the Bible's teaching about the fall of humanity into sin. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831318

Lead Us Not into Temptation 04/26/2024

Lead Us Not into Temptation Jesus knows how fierce our battle with temptation can be. Today, Sinclair Ferguson contemplates how the Lord's Prayer equips us, in light of Christ's triumph, to withstand the world, the flesh, and the devil. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831273

Forgive Us Our Debts 04/25/2024

Forgive Us Our Debts The Lord's Prayer daily reminds us that we need more than strength to do better--we need God's mercy and forgiveness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the freedom from guilt and resentment into which this prayer invites us. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831213

Our Daily Bread 04/24/2024

Our Daily Bread Jesus teaches us to pray for our basic needs. Praying that way can both simplify and sanctify our lives. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how the Lord's Prayer directs us to ask God for strength to honor Him and do His will. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831168

On Earth as It Is in Heaven 04/23/2024

On Earth as It Is in Heaven Since the Lord's Prayer has been given to shape our praying, it also shapes our living as disciples of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses what it means for God's kingdom and His will to be established in our lives. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831103

Our Father in Heaven 04/22/2024

Our Father in Heaven Jesus taught His disciples to address God as He did: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name" (Matt. 6:9). Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the Lord's Prayer and the precious gift we have in calling on God as Father. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831068

Worthy Is the Lamb 04/19/2024

Worthy Is the Lamb After long ages of conflict for the people of God, Jesus Christ arrived to fulfill Genesis 3:15 in His conquest of Satan. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to join with all the redeemed in exalting our triumphant Savior. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30831013

The Blessing of Abraham 04/18/2024

The Blessing of Abraham God promised Abraham that in his seed, "all the families of the earth shall be blessed" (Gen. 12:3). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores how Jesus Christ fulfills this blessing in the salvation of Jewish and gentile believers. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30830958

He Will Give Us Rest 04/17/2024

He Will Give Us Rest Lamech spoke hopefully of his son Noah, "Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief" (5:20). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that the true rest pictured in Noah would be provided in Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30830883

God’s Unfailing Promise 04/16/2024

God’s Unfailing Promise Adam and Eve didn't know every detail about the promised One who would triumph over the tragedy of sin. But they knew God would fulfill His Word. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers God's faithfulness and His people' faith. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30830818

The Central Promise of Scripture 04/15/2024

The Central Promise of Scripture The entire Bible is held together by a promise God made in the garden of Eden. Today, Sinclair Ferguson turns to Genesis 3:15 to investigate the promised Redeemer who would triumph over Satan. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30754188

Created for Glory 04/12/2024

Created for Glory Adam was a prophet, priest, and king over creation, but he failed in his calling and fell short of God's glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks to Christ, the second Adam, who will bring redeemed humanity into everlasting glory. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30754128

Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Gender 04/11/2024

Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Gender Many people are rejecting the teaching in Genesis about the boundaries of marriage and gender. But Jesus didn't reject it. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that Christ's way is the only way for God's image-bearers to flourish. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30754078

The Inconsistent Atheist 04/10/2024

The Inconsistent Atheist No matter how hard atheists try to suppress the truth of God, they cannot escape the fact that their lives were created with meaning. Today, Sinclair Ferguson poses the biblical solution for an inconsistent life of unbelief. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30753958

Male and Female He Created Them 04/09/2024

Male and Female He Created Them When Adam first set his eyes on Eve, he knew that she was just what he needed. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the Bible's foundational teaching on the relationship between men and women as image-bearers of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30735753

Who Am I? 04/08/2024

Who Am I? When we lose hold of who God is, then our identity as His image-bearers will inevitably unravel. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the identity crisis plaguing our world and takes us to the foundation of true stability. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30683253

James Reunited with His Brother and Lord 04/05/2024

James Reunited with His Brother and Lord Of all the people Jesus visited after His resurrection, the most intriguing may be James, His half-brother who had not believed in Him. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on Christ's tender love for His family, to which we now belong by grace. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30683188

Peter’s Failure Was Not Final 04/04/2024

Peter’s Failure Was Not Final An angel came with striking instructions from the resurrected Lord: "Go, tell his disciples and Peter" (Mark 16:7). Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the hope swelling in these words for the one who denied Jesus--and for us. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30670543

The Disciples' Hearts Burned within Them 04/03/2024

The Disciples' Hearts Burned within Them Unaware that they were traveling with the resurrected Jesus, two disciples gladly heard Him explain the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus. Listen today on Things Unseen as Sinclair Ferguson discusses the relationship of the Old Testament to the incarnate Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30624968

John Saw and Believed 04/02/2024

John Saw and Believed Racing to the empty tomb, John found Jesus' graveclothes inside. But it wasn't until he saw Jesus' facecloth, neatly folded and by itself, that John believed. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the significance of this peculiar detail in Scripture. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30624893

Mary Knew Her Master’s Voice 04/01/2024

Mary Knew Her Master’s Voice It was not until she heard His voice that Mary Magdalene recognized the risen Lord. Today, Sinclair Ferguson contemplates the remarkable testimony of the first witness to the resurrection of Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30582778

The Man Who Was Crucified beside Him 03/29/2024

The Man Who Was Crucified beside Him For one man, Good Friday started as the worst day of his life, for it was his last, yet it ended as his best. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks at the man to whom Jesus said, "Today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30582733

Simon, Who Carried His Cross 03/28/2024

Simon, Who Carried His Cross What if Simon of Cyrene hadn't been passing by when the soldiers compelled him to carry Jesus' cross? Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the encounter on the road to Calvary that forever changed Simon and his family. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30555593

Pilate, Who Condemned Him 03/27/2024

Pilate, Who Condemned Him Trapped by the Jewish leaders, Pontius Pilate asked the crowd, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ" (Matt. 27:22)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the grave warning found in Pilate's own answer to this question. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30555553

Peter, Who Denied Him 03/26/2024

Peter, Who Denied Him On the same night, Judas betrayed Jesus and Peter denied Him. Why did one die in despair while the other was saved? Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the reason behind Peter's restoration and our own: the intercession of Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts: /episode/index/show/thingsunseen/id/30505303

Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

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