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Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

ByLigonier Ministries
626 episodes

Podcast Summary

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.

#1

Baptized into the Triune Name

In baptism, we are named for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, claimed by the triune God to live in His family. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains what baptism teaches Christians about our fellowship with the Trinity. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-06-04•6mins
#2

The Triune God of Love

By His very nature, God is love (1 John 4:8). But what—or whom—was He loving before He created the world? Today, Sinclair Ferguson delights in the eternal love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-06-03•6mins
#3

Knowing the Trinity

What difference does the doctrine of the Trinity make in our lives? Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to unfold the significance of knowing God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-06-02•6mins
#4

He Must Reign

When we become Christians, we come under the lordship of Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson exhorts us to lift our eyes to our heavenly King, who is subduing all things to Himself. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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#5

Interceding from Heaven

Satan, the world, and our own flesh may condemn us, but we have a Great High Priest in heaven who is interceding on our behalf. Today, Sinclair Ferguson comes to one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-29•5mins
#6

The Heavenly Ministry of Christ

What has Jesus been doing since His ascension into heaven? And what is He doing right now? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the ongoing prophetic ministry of Christ as His Word is read and preached. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-28•6mins
#7

Dominion Regained

Jesus is no ordinary king: He sits on the throne of heaven and earth. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows the connection between Adam’s loss of dominion and Christ’s ascension to the Father’s right hand. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-27•6mins
#8

He Ascended into Heaven

When Jesus had completed all the work on earth that the Father had given Him, Christ ascended into heavenly glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to explain the significance of our Lord’s ascension for our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-26•5mins

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#9

Reconciliation in Christ

The disintegration of relationships in this world is rooted ultimately in our alienation from a holy God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the reconciliation that Christ has accomplished to bring us peace and new life. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-23•6mins
#10

Redemption through His Blood

By nature, we are slaves to sin who need to be redeemed. But the good news is this: Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, has purchased His people with His own blood. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the freedom found in Christ alone. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-22•5mins
#11

God Justifies the Ungodly

We can never be more justified than when we came to faith in Jesus—nor any less—for it is Christ’s righteousness and not our own that makes us right in God’s sight. Today, Sinclair Ferguson displays the wonder of the gospel. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-21•6mins
#12

The Propitiation for Our Sins

We all deserve the wrath of God for our sin. But in the wonder of God’s mercy and the terror of His justice, Christ was crushed in place of His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the crucial work of Christ’s propitiation. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-20•6mins
#13

Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ

We cannot separate the blessings of salvation from the One in whom they are found and experienced, Jesus Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson describes the interconnected way we should think about the person and work of Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-19•5mins
#14

One Person, Two Natures

We must not think of Christ’s incarnation as a mixture: partially of God and partially of man. Nor should we imagine that He is two persons. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reminds us why getting our Christology right is so important. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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#15

Co-Essential with the Father

It isn’t theoretical musing that drives us to understand the two natures of Christ in His incarnation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that only Jesus can qualify to be our Savior since He is both God and Man. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-15•7mins
#16

Truly God and Truly Man

It is a marvel beyond our ability to fully comprehend: the eternal Son of God took on a human nature for our salvation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson draws from the Definition of Chalcedon to consider the two natures of Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-14•6mins
#17

The Person of the Son

If we are to give our minds to reflecting on Christ with wonder and worship, we first need to fill our minds with the truth about Christ. Today, Sinclair Ferguson helps us focus on the divine personhood of the Son of God. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-13•6mins
#18

Thinking about Jesus

As people constantly bombarded with fragments of information, we can find it difficult to focus our thoughts on what is most important. Today, Sinclair Ferguson provides a framework for thinking clearly about Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-12•5mins
#19

Consecrated to God

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-09•7mins
#20

Dwelling in Eternal Light

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-08•4mins
#21

The Thrice-Holy One

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-07•5mins
#22

The Simplicity of God

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-06•6mins
#23

Knowing 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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-05•5mins

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#24

Looking to Our Loving Father

The devil’s deceptions can be so enduring that many Christians doubt whether God truly is their kind and generous Father in heaven. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the advice of John Owen to “eye the Father as love.” Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-02•5mins
#25

The Deceiver’s Great Lie

Satan’s hatred of God is so great that he desires the image-bearers of God to hate Him too. Today, Sinclair Ferguson pinpoints the fundamental lie that the devil purveys in order to stifle our love for the Lord. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-05-01•6mins
#26

The Enemy of Our Souls

Satan bears many names and titles: adversary, accuser, and destroyer. But why is he against us as our enemy? Today, Sinclair Ferguson addresses the hatred that drives the devil and his schemes. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-30•5mins
#27

The Strategies of Satan

Eve was the first person deceived by Satan, but she would not be the last. Today, Sinclair Ferguson identifies common tactics our enemy uses against the people of God, helping us be prepared for when temptation comes. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-29•6mins
#28

The Tragedy of the Fall

Although God created all things good, we live in a world that is not as it should be. What happened? Today, Sinclair Ferguson takes several lessons from the Bible’s teaching about the fall of humanity into sin. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-28•7mins
#29

James Reunited with His Brother and Lord

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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#30

Peter’s Failure Was Not Final

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-24•5mins
#31

The Disciples’ Hearts Burned within Them

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-23•5mins
#32

John Saw and Believed

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-22•5mins
#33

Mary Knew Her Master’s Voice

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-21•5mins
#34

The Man Who Was Crucified beside Him

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-18•6mins
#35

Simon, Who Carried His Cross

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-17•6mins
#36

Pilate, Who Condemned Him

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-16•6mins
#37

Peter, Who Denied 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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-15•5mins
#38

Judas, Who Betrayed 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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-14•5mins
#39

Lead Us Not into Temptation

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-11•6mins
#40

Forgive Us Our Debts

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-10•6mins
#41

Our Daily Bread

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-09•5mins
#42

On Earth as It Is in Heaven

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-08•6mins
#43

Our Father in Heaven

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-07•6mins
#44

Worthy Is the Lamb

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-04•5mins
#45

The Blessing of Abraham

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-03•5mins
#46

He Will Give Us Rest

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-02•5mins
#47

God’s Unfailing Promise

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-04-01•5mins
#48

The Central Promise of Scripture

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: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-03-31•5mins
#49

Created for Glory

Adam was a prophet, priest, and king over creation, but he failed in his calling and fell short of God’s glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson looks to Christ, the second Adam, who will bring redeemed humanity into everlasting glory. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-03-28•6mins
#50

Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Gender

Many people are rejecting the teaching in Genesis about the boundaries of marriage and gender. But Jesus didn’t reject it. Today, Sinclair Ferguson shows that Christ’s way is the only way for God’s image-bearers to flourish. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

2025-03-27•5mins

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