Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

When we sing with the church, we are ministering to one another while we offer our praise to God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson distills three lessons from one of the most important verses in the New Testament about singing. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/let-the-word-of-christ-dwell-in-you-richly/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministrie...

Christians certainly aren't the only people who sing, but we do sing in a truly unique way. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the God-centered direction of our songs, no matter what it is we're singing about. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christians-sing-differently/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate...

If anything should make Christians want to sing, it's knowing that Jesus Himself is in our midst, leading us in praise. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the kind of singing in which our heavenly Father delights. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/singing-with-the-son-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://do...

When we sing the great Christian hymns, we're reminded that we worship God with the vast company of believers through the centuries. Today, Sinclair Ferguson makes the case for having hymnals in our homes and in our churches. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/do-you-have-a-hymnbook/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: htt...

As we come to understand what God has done to redeem us, we're instilled with the desire to sing our Savior's praise. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the significance of singing in the Christian life. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christians-love-to-sing/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donat...

The law against coveting is often ignored, yet it was this command that pierced the heart of Saul and revealed his need for Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the effects of neglecting God's law and its relationship to our Lord Jesus. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/from-covetous-to-christlike/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier M...

In the Bible, sometimes good things result from a lie being told. Does that give us justification to lie in certain situations? Today, Sinclair Ferguson probes questions about honesty, deception, and discretion. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/is-it-ever-right-to-lie/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.l...

Saying no to stealing from others also means saying yes to giving to others. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explores the positive side to negative commandments such as "You shall not steal" (Ex. 20:15). Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/theft-and-generosity/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explo...

The command against adultery goes much deeper than the physical act. Today, Sinclair Ferguson warns of the subtle ways impurity can take hold of our hearts and the lasting repercussions it may have. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-beginning-of-lust/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Ex...

We must not forget that we can kill with a word as well as with a weapon. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies key principles for understanding God's law so we may know more fully how He would have us live in this world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/murdering-in-our-hearts/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://...

There's a reason why our relationship with our parents is highlighted in the Ten Commandments right after our relationship with God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson discusses our loving obligation to honor our father and mother. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/honor-your-father-and-mother/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: h...

It's a mistake to think that the Sabbath commandment is only about one day in the week. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the pattern that God has given to help us live a healthy, balanced life all week long. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-pattern-for-our-days/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligo...

The third commandment is about so much more than using God's name as a curse word. Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses our lifelong responsibility to honor the God who has placed His name and blessing on us in baptism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/taking-gods-name-in-vain/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://d...

It is because God wants us to be safe that He warns against the idols of our hearts. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the danger that idolatry poses and the true safety that lies only in the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-danger-of-idolatry/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Ex...

When the Lord delivered His law to His people, God's commands were given before the backdrop of His grace. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to show how the Ten Commandments teach us the best way to live before our merciful God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-ten-commandments/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: http...

We can trust God to provide us with everything we need, for He has already given what we most need: His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the gracious significance of the name of God revealed on Mount Moriah. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-lord-will-provide/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate....

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/burning-yet-not-consumed/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://don...

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-more-of-god/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.li...

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/i-am-who-i-am/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier...

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-most-important-question/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier....

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-heavenly-music-of-self-control/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Dona...

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/soft-handed-gentleness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://do...

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/faithful-trusted-and-true/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate....

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/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https:...

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/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ E...