Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Angels That Ministered to Jesus
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Dec 11, 2025 Explore the intriguing role of angels as they serve during key moments in Jesus' life. Discover how they emerge during Jesus’ temptation and His time in Gethsemane, offering strength yet remaining passive in spiritual battles. The discussion brings to life the eager service of angels, likened to children in joyous anticipation. Reflect on how their ministry impacts the incarnate King, deepening his experience of suffering while emphasizing his solitary resistance to temptation. A captivating look at the unseen forces around Christ!
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Angels Appear At Pivotal Moments
- Angelic appearances cluster around critical advances or conflicts in God's kingdom.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson notes angels watched over Jesus at key moments rather than appearing randomly.
Angels Minister After The Wilderness Temptation
- After Jesus' temptation, Matthew records that angels came and ministered to him.
- Sinclair B. Ferguson imagines angels eagerly ministering to their hungry, exhausted King after the devil left.
Children's Sermon Illustrates Angelic Eagerness
- Ferguson shares a children's sermon memory to illustrate eagerness to minister.
- He likens children's zeal to angels' eagerness to serve their King in his weakness.