Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson A Consecrated Feast
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Oct 10, 2025 Explore the profound meaning behind the Lord's Supper as a meal of consecration. Sinclair Ferguson delves into key themes like proclamation and participation, emphasizing a posture of devotion. He contrasts casual enjoyment with deeper spiritual engagement and highlights the sense of belonging at the table. Ferguson warns against divided allegiances and discusses the passionate claim of Christ on believers. The Supper becomes a renewal of love, inviting intimate fellowship and community among those who confess Jesus as Lord.
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Elder's Quiet Joy At The Table
- Sinclair Ferguson recalls an elder at the Lord's table who looked genuinely happy to belong with Jesus during communion.
- That simple presence illustrated the belonging and reverence meant to mark the Supper.
The Supper As A Visible Word
- Robert Bruce taught we don't get a better Christ at the Supper than in preaching, but we sometimes get the same Christ better.
- The Lord's Supper functions as a visible word, a dramatic sermon that can deepen our encounter with Christ.
Consecration Means Exclusive Devotion
- Ferguson draws from Paul's words that the Supper implies consecration: you cannot hold other food in your hands when taking the Lord's bread and wine.
- The act signifies exclusive dedication to Jesus and exclusion of practices he does not favor.