Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/male-and-female-he-created-them

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/who-am-i

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/james-reunited-with-his-brother-and-lord

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peters-failure-was-not-final

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-disciples-hearts-burned-within-them

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/john-saw-and-believed

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/mary-knew-her-masters-voice

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-man-who-was-crucified-beside-him

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/simon-who-carried-his-cross

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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/pilate-who-condemned-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: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peter-who-denied-him

What led Judas to betray the Lord for thirty pieces of silver? Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion by considering the tragic tale of Judas' treachery. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/judas-who-betrayed-him

We see the holiness of Christ not only in His separation from sin but also in His loving devotion to His Father and His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels that we are consecrated to enjoy the perfect love of the triune God. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/consecrated-to-god

Although the seraphim have never sinned, they cover their faces as they worship in the presence of God. Today on the Things Unseen podcast, listen as Sinclair Ferguson considers what this scene reveals about the uncreated holiness of our majestic Creator. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/dwelling-in-eternal-light

What do we mean when we talk about the holiness of God? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the characteristic of God that may be most difficult for us to understand and yet is so essential to knowing who He is. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-thrice-holy-one

God is not made up of separate parts, such as wisdom, power, and holiness. All of His attributes are simply who He is in His essence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the marvelous doctrine of divine simplicity. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-simplicity-of-god

Let us never forget the breathtaking privilege and wonder of knowing God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the first lesson we must learn when thinking about our Creator: humility. Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/knowing-god

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/let-the-word-of-christ-dwell-in-you-richly

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christians-sing-differently

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/singing-with-the-son-of-god

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/do-you-have-a-hymnbook

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christians-love-to-sing

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/from-covetous-to-christlike

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/is-it-ever-right-to-lie

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://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/theft-and-generosity