Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Disciples' Hearts Burned within Them

Apr 3, 2024

05:37

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Two disciples unknowingly accompany Jesus on the road to Emmaus as He explains Old Testament Scriptures. Discussion on the relationship between the Old Testament and the incarnate Christ.

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Preaching Christ from the Gospels is crucial, emphasizing the living Christ in the Scriptures.

Understanding the Old Testament as a testimony to the incarnate Christ is essential for heart-burning preaching.

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The Importance of Preaching Christ from the Gospels

The podcast emphasizes the significance of preaching Christ from the Gospels rather than treating the Old Testament as a mere puzzle to find Jesus as the solution. It highlights how understanding and proclaiming the incarnate Christ is essential, focusing on the Christ presented in the Gospels – the one who lived, felt human struggles, touched lives, and demonstrated profound love. The passage stresses the necessity of preaching Christ from the New Testament, particularly from the Gospels, as opposed to solely extracting him from Old Testament texts.

Encounter on the Road to Emmaus: Understanding Christ in the Scriptures

6min

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: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-disciples-hearts-burned-within-them

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