Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Remember Jesus Christ

Dec 25, 2025
The discussion centers on the importance of remembrance in the Christian life. Sinclair Ferguson highlights the need to document God's providences, pointing to biblical mandates in Deuteronomy and Psalm 103. He emphasizes that remembering shapes our faith and worship, while acknowledging human forgetfulness and God's mercy. The podcast also warns against the consequences of forgetting God's faithfulness, which can lead to spiritual lethargy. Ultimately, listeners are urged to keep Christ at the forefront of their lives as they navigate their faith journeys.
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ADVICE

Record God's Providences

  • Write down God's providences and benefits so you remember His saving mercy in your life.
  • Practically observe, appreciate, and fix these events in mind and heart to live well as a Christian believer.
INSIGHT

Remembering Is Scriptural And Realistic

  • Scripture repeatedly instructs God's people to remember because we tend to forget due to our frail frame.
  • Forgetfulness weakens our confidence and spiritual appetite, leaving us unaware of our own decline.
INSIGHT

Keep Christ Central Daily

  • It's surprisingly easy for the gospel to stop shaping our thoughts, feelings, and actions over time.
  • Keeping Jesus central requires active, ongoing remembrance between His first and second comings.
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