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Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

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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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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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/james-reunited-with-his-brother-and-lord/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peters-failure-was-not-final/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-disciples-hearts-burned-within-them/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
John Saw and Believed

John Saw and Believed

2025-04-2205:38

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/john-saw-and-believed/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/mary-knew-her-masters-voice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-man-who-was-crucified-beside-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/simon-who-carried-his-cross/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/pilate-who-condemned-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Peter, Who Denied Him

Peter, Who Denied Him

2025-04-1505:28

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/peter-who-denied-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Judas, Who Betrayed Him

Judas, Who Betrayed Him

2025-04-1405:581

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://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/judas-who-betrayed-him/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/lead-us-not-into-temptation/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Forgive Us Our Debts

Forgive Us Our Debts

2025-04-1006:281

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/forgive-us-our-debts/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread

2025-04-0905:561

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-daily-bread/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Our Father in Heaven

Our Father in Heaven

2025-04-0706:231

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/our-father-in-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Worthy Is the Lamb

Worthy Is the Lamb

2025-04-0405:30

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/worthy-is-the-lamb/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-blessing-of-abraham/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
He Will Give Us Rest

He Will Give Us Rest

2025-04-0205:381

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-will-give-us-rest/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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’s faith. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/gods-unfailing-promise/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-central-promise-of-scripture/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Always In The Dark

I am glad I found this the first week of the podcast and listened each day. the background music is not a distraction for me.

Jan 17th
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Stephen Dechert

I really want to like this podcast. I generally enjoy what Dr. Ferguson has to say. But the background music is very distracting.

Jul 17th
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Angela Dyson

Again, this is another wonderful edition of Dr Ferguson's podcast devotional, Things Unseen. It would be wonderful however if the theme music could be faded out as Sinclair begins to speak and then gradually ushered back in again towards the end. I do struggle to focus on what he is saying all the way through as my attention is divided by the music, sadly this is a common thing for those of us who are neurodivergent. We find it exhausting to focus on one thing when distractions are present.

Jul 16th
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Angela Dyson

Things Unseen is an excellent daily devotional that fits so well into my morning time with God, along with many of Ligonier's other podcasts. It does indeed cause me to think on the subject matter and how this applies to my own life. It's encouraging, comforting and honest. Sinclair Ferguson is an excellent Theologian and Bible teacher and has delivered many sermons at Ligonier conferences etc, available on their YouTube channel, app and website. I would definitely recommend them.

Jul 15th
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Dan IBW

glory be to the LORD for all He has done.

Apr 5th
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Chuck Sauter

This has been wonderful encouragement. I pray you will have the strength and courage to persevere with this podcast through this new year. May the Lord bless this ministry to his church.

Jan 11th
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