Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Lord Will Provide

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 gr...

Burning, Yet Not Consumed

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 infin...

Knowing More of God

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

I Am Who I Am

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Most Important Question

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the questions a Christian could possibly ask, which is the most important to answer? Today, Sinclair Ferguson poses the question that ultimatel...

The Heavenly Music of Self-Control

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The self-control produced by the Holy Spirit is not a strong-willed intimidation that leaves others feeling small. Today, Sinclair Ferguson portrays t...

Soft-Handed Gentleness

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Faithful, Trusted, and True

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faithfulness is saying an ongoing "amen" to the commitments we've made. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us that while our consistent reliability may ...

Reflecting God’s Goodness

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 explain...

Kindness: Simple Yet Significant

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Patience of God and of His Children

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fer...

Peace Be with You

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Chri...

A Supernatural Joy

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christian joy is not the natural characteristic of a sunny disposition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that God's grace alone can account for the j...

Do You Have Love?

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fergus...

The Fruit of the Spirit

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fruit of the Spirit cannot be artificially produced. These qualities must be developed in us by God's grace. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers th...

Cleansed and Renewed

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Principles for Worship

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How should we worship the Lord whenever we gather with His people? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies key principles in Scripture that guide and gove...

Bowed Down in the Presence of God

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What have been your most memorable experiences of worship? Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the delight that binds all these experiences together: a...

The Quality of Our Worship

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 invite...

Let Us Worship God

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Training in Righteousness

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Correction: A Healing Word

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

God's Word works in our lives to heal what has become sick, to correct what has gone wrong, and to create beauty out of that which was broken. Today, ...

Teaching and Reproof

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible exposes our sin in order to bring us to repentance, that we may enjoy God's forgiveness and new life in Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson out...

God’s Word at Work in Us

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible does more than tell us what to do. By the power of the Holy Spirit, God's Word is at work in us, shaping us day by day into the likeness of ...

Scripture: The Mouth of God

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we go to read the Bible, we go to hear God speak. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the amazing privilege we have in possessing the authoritat...

I Will Remember Their Sins No More

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The one thing that God promises to forget is the sin of His people, for He has blotted it out with the blood of His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marv...

Remembering the Covenant

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every time we come to the Lord's Table, Jesus reminds us of His covenant love and the cost of our redemption. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers how t...

Storing Up Scripture in Our Hearts

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It may be impossible to overemphasize the importance of storing up Scripture in our hearts. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the value of equipping ...

Lest You Forget the Lord

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we grow despondent and wonder if God has forgotten us, the opposite might actually be true: we've forgotten what our God is like. Today, Sinclair...

A Day to Remember

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Remember" is a common command in Scripture. Yet Christians often forget one of the Bible's most important passages about remembering. Today, Sinclair...

Give Sin a Name

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is unlikely that we will be delivered from the blemishes on our character until we confess our sin by name. Today, Sinclair Ferguson provides three...

Loud Opinions and Little Prayer

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much better would a Christian serve his nation if he spent less time complaining about society and more time pleading for it in prayer? Today, Sin...

Can You Keep a Secret?

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's desirable to be people who are kind, welcoming, and friendly. But can we be trusted to keep a secret? Today, Sinclair Ferguson examines the virtu...

The Austere Christian

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christians ought to prize knowing God's Word and obeying His precepts. But if our discipline doesn't produce gentleness, we've gone dangerously askew....

The Faults We Fail to Notice

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just as one stain can ruin our favorite outfit, a neglected blemish on a Christian’s character can spoil his witness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson refle...

Eyes Opened to Christ

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we come to know Jesus Christ as Savior, we're also coming to know the Creator of all that exists. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that becoming a ...

Unbelief: A Moral Issue

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At some point, everyone who claims to be an atheist will give themselves away. Their rejection of God is ultimately a moral issue, not an intellectual...

Our Identity: The Image of God

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the blessings of being Christians today is that, unlike people all around us, we know who we are and why we're here. Today, Sinclair Ferguson e...

No Real Atheists

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since we live in a world where everything reveals God, no one can ultimately escape the reality of His existence. Today, Sinclair Ferguson demonstrate...

Creation Reveals the Creator

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just as the work of a great artist reveals his characteristics, everything in the universe bears the stamp "Made by God." Today, Sinclair Ferguson con...

A Life-Changing Experience

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us can remember an experience that changed our lives forever. The prophet Isaiah had such an encounter with the holiness of God. Today, Sincla...

How to Be Happy

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our loving heavenly Father wants His children to be a joyful people. But sometimes we seek out joy and fulfillment where they can never be found. Toda...

A Resolution for the Christian Life

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although the Apostle Paul occupied himself with many labors, he could summarize his life by saying, "one thing I do" (Phil. 3:13). Today, Sinclair Fer...

Growing in Love for the Church

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we come to faith in Jesus Christ, we're not only bound together with Him, but we're also bound to His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson presents t...

Beginning a New Year Well

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new year represents an opportunity to commit ourselves to the Lord. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to express our commitment afresh to God and ...

Renewed Day by Day

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year will soon be over. But God's transforming grace in our lives will endure forever. Listen today as Sinclair Ferguson concludes his daily devo...

Renewed Day by Day

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year will soon be over. But God’s transforming grace in our lives will endure forever. Listen today as Sinclair Ferguson concludes his daily de...

Remember Jesus Christ

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As recipients of God's saving mercy, remembering is both a privilege and a responsibility for Christians. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how rememb...

Looking Back on the Year

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The days between Christmas and the new year offer opportunities to look back as we prepare to move forward. Today, Sinclair Ferguson highlights the im...

Looking Back on the Year

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The days between Christmas and the new year offer opportunities to look back as we prepare to move forward. Today, Sinclair Ferguson highlights the im...

Making Christmas Last

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of people should Christians be, as those who have been so blessed by the gift of God's Son? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers what it means...

Coming Face-to-Face with Christ

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

God the Son has lived eternally face-to-face with His Father. And in His incarnation, He has come face-to-face with us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson refle...

Should We Celebrate Christmas?

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the time of the Reformation, some Christians have wondered whether Christmas Day should be celebrated at all. Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings th...

The Savior’s Lowly Birth

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to have sentimental thoughts about the Christmas story, but Jesus' birth involved hardship. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the message of ...

A Friend Who Sticks Closer

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In spite of all its buzzing activity, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year for some of us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson recalls a touch...

Renewed Affection for Christ

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we center our hearts and minds on the Lord Jesus, everything else in our lives begins to fit into place. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that our st...

Recovering Christ at Christmastime

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We should not be surprised that Jesus isn't the center of attention at Christmas if He is absent from our thoughts throughout the year. Today, Sinclai...

Worship with the Angels

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you worship with the church, how often do you realize that you are worshiping in the presence of angels? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how th...

The Angels That Ministered to Jesus

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible identifies angels as "ministering spirits" (Heb. 1:14), and we find them ministering to their incarnate King in times of trial. Today, Sincl...

Angelic Appearances

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Word of God records numerous appearances by angels, yet they're far from random occurrences. Today, Ferguson identifies the common factor behind t...

Different Kinds of Angels

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Angels are as intriguing as they are mysterious. One of the most remarkable things Scripture reveals about these heavenly creatures is their sheer var...

What Is an Angel?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible teaches that we are not alone in the universe. Hosts of angels are actively serving the Lord and His people. But what are angels, anyway? To...

Our Lord, Come

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The return of Christ seems almost too wonderful to imagine, yet Scripture gives us three words to describe this moment. Today, Sinclair Ferguson exami...

We Shall Be Changed

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What will life be like when the Lord Jesus returns and His people are resurrected in glory? Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates what we can know abou...

Delivering the Kingdom to the Father

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1 Corinthians 15, we find a striking map of events that will take place at Jesus' return. Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens this chapter to consider t...

Proclaiming His Death Until He Comes

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes Christians can become more fixated on the details of Christ's second coming than on the Christ who is to come. Today, Sinclair Ferguson offe...

Looking to Christ’s Return

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The same Jesus who arrived humbly at Bethlehem will return from heaven in majesty and glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of givin...

The Triumphant Son of Man

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Son of Man was prophesied to regain the dominion that Adam lost and to bring to completion the redemptive purposes of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguso...

Son of the Living God

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean that Jesus is the "Son of the living God" (Matt. 16:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the testimony borne throughout Scripture...

Son of the Living God

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean that Jesus is the “Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the testimony borne throughout Scrip...

Christ, the Anointed One

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Peter announced to Jesus, "You are the Christ," what was Peter really saying? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the One uniquely anointed by th...

Who Do You Say That I Am?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When people encountered Jesus, many sensed that He was no ordinary man. Then Peter realized that Jesus was the Man long promised in the Old Testament....

Knowing Jesus

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is always something more to know about the people we know best. The same is true of Jesus--but how can we come to know Him better? Today, Sincla...

The Reality of Hell

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was in love that Jesus delivered so many warnings about hell. Today, Sinclair Ferguson gives sober attention to the condemnation our sin deserves s...

What Will Heaven Be Like?

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People have many ideas about what heaven will be like, and those ideas may reveal a great deal about our relationship with God. Today, Sinclair Fergus...

The Coming Judgment

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All of us, without exception, must stand before the judgment of God. The question is, will we be standing in Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifi...

Death

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Death is not a subject on which most of us want to linger, for it is the enemy of the life we love. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christians a...

The Four Last Things

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our lives as Christian are shaped by the way we think about the future. Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the importance of thinking about the end of...

Glorification: Perfected in Christ

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

God has set His heart on perfecting us in the likeness of His Son. Today, Sinclair Ferguson presents the glorious destiny that has been guaranteed for...

Justification: Final and Irreversible

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the moment we first trusted in Christ, we were declared as perfectly righteous in the sight of God as Jesus Himself is. Today, Sinclair Ferguson ...

Calling: Awake, O Sleeper

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, the gospel message meets with ears that are asleep in spiritual death. Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates Go...

Calling: Awake, O Sleeper

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, the gospel message meets with ears that are asleep in spiritual death. Today, Sinclair Ferguson illustrates Go...

Predestination: He Loved Us First

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While predestination might seem an unsettling doctrine at first, the Bible shows that this is a wonderfully comforting teaching. Today, Sinclair Fergu...

A Golden Chain—Or Is It?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Romans 8:30 is often called the "golden chain" that links together several elements of our salvation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that there may...

How Does the Gospel Work in Our Lives?

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gospel transforms our relationships with fellow Christians in the church, with those in authority over us, and even with our enemies. Today, Sincl...

The Unfailing Promises of God

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After extolling the riches of the gospel, the book of Romans raises a sudden question: What about God's promises to Israel? Today, Sinclair Ferguson e...

The Wonders of the Gospel

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the gospel: The holy God we've offended is the One who delivers us from sin's condemnation and clothes us in Christ's righteousness through fa...

None Is Righteous

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The opening chapters of Romans provide a devastating analysis of humanity's lost and sinful condition. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how these ver...

The Letter That Changed the World

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Scripture is inspired, yet some portions of God's Word are especially known for their transformative impact. Today, Sinclair Ferguson turns to the...

The Cup That Could Not Pass

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We will never know the full cost of our redemption, which drove Jesus to pray, "Let this cup pass from me" (Matt. 26:39). Today, Sinclair Ferguson tak...

A Foretaste of Christ’s Glory

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Little did Peter, James, and John know that when they saw the glory of Christ in His transfiguration, He was preparing them to witness His shame in th...

The Turning Point in Jesus’ Ministry

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus' disciples began to truly understand His identity and His mission. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies the turning point i...

Baptized into the Sins of His People

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In His baptism, Jesus was symbolically drenched in the sins of others so that He might carry them from the River Jordan to the cross of Calvary. Today...

Living under the Shadow of the Cross

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The whole of Jesus' life was lived under the shadow of the cross. As Christ faithfully served His Father each day, the agony of Calvary loomed ever ne...

What’s New in the New Covenant?

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The prophets promised a new covenant for God's people, and Jesus announced its arrival. But what change did this new covenant bring? Today, Sinclair F...

God’s Law and Grace

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why did God give so many commands to Israel? How do these laws relate to His gracious salvation through Jesus Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson conside...

The Covenant Made at Sinai

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're bound to misunderstand the law that God delivered to His people at Mount Sinai if we forget His deliverance of Israel from slavery. Today, Sincl...

Safeguarding the Promise of Grace

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even after the earth was deluged with a flood, and even after the world united in rebellion at Babel, God kept His promise to save His people. Today, ...

The Promised Covenant of Grace

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After Adam sinned in the garden, God made a promise of salvation that would shape the course of history and require the greatest sacrifice ever made. ...

When Two Become One

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As with Adam and Eve, God delights in uniquely fitting a man and woman for lifelong unity. Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the deep friendship in m...