Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson A Foretaste of Christ's Glory
Oct 30, 2025
Explore the profound moments of Jesus's life, focusing on the Transfiguration and its significance. Discover why Peter, James, and John were chosen to witness this divine glory. Unpack the connection between the glory on the mountain and the agony in Gethsemane. Ferguson highlights how this experience was meant to bolster the disciples' faith and understanding of Christ's divine identity. Delve into the paradox of glory arising from shame, and celebrate the ultimate message of redemption through suffering.
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Transfiguration As A Preview Of Glory
- The Transfiguration was a real historical event that previewed Christ's final glory to Peter, James, and John.
- Sinclair Ferguson links this vision to John 17:24 as a foretaste of the glory Jesus shared with the Father before the world began.
Hockey Memory Illustrates Prophetic Vision
- Sinclair Ferguson recalls watching a hockey play where he foresaw the goal and felt like a grandmaster seeing moves ahead.
- He uses this personal image to illustrate how the Transfiguration prophetically foretold Christ's future glory.
Moses And Elijah Confirm The Redemptive Mission
- Peter, James, and John witnessed Moses and Elijah speaking with Jesus about the coming redemption through Jerusalem.
- The glory overwhelmed them but confirmed Jesus' identity and mission to accomplish salvation by death and resurrection.