Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Christ, a Man of Feeling
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Aug 14, 2025 Delve into the emotional depth of Jesus, exploring His compassionate heart as revealed in the New Testament. Listen as the discussion highlights His sensitivity, particularly during the moment of raising Jairus' daughter. This reflection encourages a personal connection with Christ, emphasizing His affections for His people and the power of His emotional influence.
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See Jesus As Scripture Describes Him
- Sinclair B. Ferguson urges us to see Jesus as the New Testament actually describes him, not as we imagine him to be.
- He emphasizes Hebrews 13:8 to show Jesus' character in the Gospels remains constant today.
Remembering Stocker's Imago Christi
- Sinclair recalls James Stocker's Imago Christi and its personal chapters on Christ’s character like friend and sufferer.
- He describes Stocker's chapter titles as prompting us to think of Jesus in personal, human terms.
Power Versus Affection In Miracles
- The Mark 4–5 sequence shows Jesus' authority over nature, demons, disease, and death.
- Ferguson warns that recognizing power alone can miss Jesus' emotional motives and affections behind those acts.
