Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Ligonier Ministries

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.

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Mar 2, 2023 · 5 min
Burning, Yet Not Consumed
By revealing Himself in a burning bush, God gave Moses an unforgettable parable of who He is. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at the God who is infinite and independent yet present with His people to preserve them. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/burning-yet-not-consumed
Mar 1, 2023 · 5 min
Knowing More of God
God has revealed who He is through His actions in history and through His words explaining those actions. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how God's people come to know more and more of His immeasurable greatness. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-more-of-god
Feb 28, 2023 · 5 min
I Am Who I Am
When Moses asked God for His name, he received a mysterious answer: "I AM WHO I AM" (Ex. 3:14). Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers what the Lord means for His people to know about Him through this astonishing name. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/i-am-who-i-am
Feb 27, 2023 · 5 min
The Most Important Question
Of all the questions a Christian could possibly ask, which is the most important to answer? Today, Sinclair Ferguson poses the question that ultimately shapes our identity and the whole of our lives. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-most-important-question
Feb 24, 2023 · 5 min
The Heavenly Music of Self-Control
The self-control produced by the Holy Spirit is not a strong-willed intimidation that leaves others feeling small. Today, Sinclair Ferguson portrays the attractive harmony of life that the fruit of the Spirit cultivates. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-heavenly-music-of-self-control
Feb 23, 2023 · 5 min
Soft-Handed Gentleness
If we grip our relationships tightly in order to control them, things are actually more likely to veer out of control. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that gentleness is the answer: having soft hands with a secure grip. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/soft-handed-gentleness
Feb 22, 2023 · 4 min
Faithful, Trusted, and True
Faithfulness is saying an ongoing "amen" to the commitments we've made. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us that while our consistent reliability may be consistently tested, we're not left to our own resources. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/faithful-trusted-and-true
Feb 21, 2023 · 5 min
Reflecting God's Goodness
To say that someone is good is to say that they're living as an image bearer of God should, reflecting His character. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that real goodness does what is right, even when it comes at a cost. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/reflecting-gods-goodness
Feb 20, 2023 · 4 min
Kindness: Simple Yet Significant
Kindness is not a spectacular thing, yet it is a beautiful thing. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the remarkable impact on someone's life that some simple, Christlike kindness can leave. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/kindness-simple-yet-significant
Feb 17, 2023 · 5 min
The Patience of God and of His Children
God has been so patient with His children. As we grow in the family likeness, we learn by the Spirit to mimic our heavenly Father. Today, Sinclair Ferguson observes how we develop patience that reflects the character of God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-patience-of-god-and-of-his-children
Feb 16, 2023 · 4 min
Peace Be with You
In the gospel, Jesus draws near to restless hearts to make them whole and well in His presence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the peace that Christians are graced to enjoy. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peace-be-with-you
Feb 15, 2023 · 3 min
A Supernatural Joy
Christian joy is not the natural characteristic of a sunny disposition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that God's grace alone can account for the joy produced in us as we go through trials and affliction. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-supernatural-joy
Feb 14, 2023 · 5 min
Do You Have Love?
As the Holy Spirit works in our lives, He begins to uncomplicate us, filling us with love for others and forgetfulness of self. Today, Sinclair Ferguson articulates the simplicity and centrality of love in the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/do-you-have-love
Feb 13, 2023 · 4 min
The Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit cannot be artificially produced. These qualities must be developed in us by God's grace. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the Lord's purpose of growing His people in a wonderfully balanced way to make us increasingly like Christ. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-things-unseen
Feb 10, 2023 · 4 min
Cleansed and Renewed
In our weekly rhythm of worship, we are confronted with our sin and cleansed by our Savior. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the effect that worship should have on us, drawing from the experience of Isaiah in the temple of God. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/cleansed-and-renewed
Feb 9, 2023 · 6 min
Principles for Worship
How should we worship the Lord whenever we gather with His people? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies key principles in Scripture that guide and govern our worship to the glory of God. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/principles-for-worship
Feb 8, 2023 · 5 min
Bowed Down in the Presence of God
What have been your most memorable experiences of worship? Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the delight that binds all these experiences together: a realization of being brought into the awesome presence of God. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/bowed-down-in-the-presence-of-god
Feb 7, 2023 · 4 min
The Quality of Our Worship
The quality of our worship isn't so much a matter of our performance as it is a matter of displaying the glory of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to recalibrate our thinking about what matters most in worship. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-quality-of-our-worship
Feb 6, 2023 · 4 min
Let Us Worship God
Too often, a fundamental question is never asked in the church: How does God want to be worshiped? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on true worship as the purpose of the Reformation and the purpose of our lives. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/let-us-worship-god
Feb 3, 2023 · 5 min
Training in Righteousness
As our heavenly Father brings us up in the family likeness through the instruction of His Word, He gives wisdom to His children that this world cannot explain. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores what it means for Scripture to train us in righteousness. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/training-in-righteousness