Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Looking Back on the Year

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Dec 25, 2024
Reflecting on the transition from Christmas to the new year, the discussion emphasizes the value of remembering God's past blessings. Highlighting gratitude and journaling, it showcases how looking back can enrich one’s faith and foster joy. The conversation intertwines past reflections with future hopes, encouraging listeners to embrace the Christian journey of recognition and anticipation.
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INSIGHT

Living Between Times

  • The names of the days and months remind us that we live in a world still alienated from God.
  • We exist between Christ's coming and return, part of the new creation but in a world needing redemption.
ADVICE

Recording God's Providence

  • Observe and record God's providence in your life, as our spiritual forefathers encouraged.
  • Regularly reflecting on these past events can be beneficial in later life.
ANECDOTE

Journals of Providence

  • Ministers contemporary with John Flavel kept journals of God's dealings, transferring key events to a separate book.
  • This served as a source of reflection and encouragement in their old age.
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