Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Cup of Blessing
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Oct 7, 2025 Discover the profound significance of the Lord's Supper as Sinclair Ferguson highlights Christ's sacrificial love. Reflect on what truly matters during communion, focusing on the deep fellowship with Jesus rather than mere rituals. Explore the 'Cup of Blessing' and its biblical roots, connecting the act of blessing to the grace Christians receive. Sinclair masterfully illustrates how Jesus exchanged the curse for blessings, enriching our understanding of His last meal with the disciples. It's a deep dive into faith that resonates profoundly.
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Focus On Meeting Christ
- The Lord's Supper should focus our minds on meeting the Lord Jesus, not on ritual elements alone.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson urges using a central truth to anchor attention during the supper.
Blessing, Not Just Thanksgiving
- The Greek term Paul uses ties the supper to blessing rather than mere thanksgiving.
- Recovering the biblical weight of 'to bless' helps restore the supper's full significance.
Why We Say 'Bless You' After Sneezes
- Saying "bless you" after a sneeze likely began as a prayer against plague and curse.
- Ferguson uses this common habit to illustrate how blessing seeks to avert divine curse.