Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Looking Back on the Year

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Dec 24, 2025
Reflect on the transition between years, as the host explores the significance of looking back on God's providence. Discover how living between Christ's first coming and His return shapes our faith. The discussion includes the importance of the Lord's Supper as a reminder of God's promises. Hear about the practice of journaling blessings, likened to squirrels storing memories of divine love. The podcast encourages gratitude and counting blessings, culminating in an invitation to praise for past mercies.
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INSIGHT

Living Between The Times

  • Christians live 'between the times', looking back to Christ's first coming and forward to His return.
  • This in-between perspective shapes how we understand daily life and worship.
ADVICE

Record God's Providences

  • Record and reflect on God's providences so you won't forget His work in your life.
  • Use this practice especially during quieter times like between Christmas and New Year.
ANECDOTE

Squirrel-Like Spiritual Journaling

  • A minister copied selected providences into another book to reflect on God's love in old age.
  • He likened the practice to a squirrel storing nuts for the winter of old age.
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