Description
Looking out at the world today, it can be easy for Christians to lose heart. The Apostle Paul evidently felt the same way. His remedy was to teach us not to focus on the things that are seen but on the things that are unseen. “For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal” (2 Cor. 4:18). Every day, we must reorient our thoughts around the unchanging truth of Christ: who He is and who we are in Him.
In this yearlong devotional, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson brings his signature warmth and wisdom to daily meditations on the Christian life. Each week’s reflections follow a theme to help Christians look to the Lord and live by faith.
Contents
Introduction
Week 1 Happy New Year Week 2 Divine Revelation Week 3 John Newton’s Character Types Week 4 Things We Have Forgotten Week 5 Scripture Week 6 Worship Week 7 Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1 Week 8 Fruit of the Spirit, Part 2 Week 9 Who Is God? Week 10 Ten Commandments, Part 1 Week 11 Ten Commandments, Part 2 Week 12 Christians Love to Sing Week 13 The Attributes of God Week 14 Passion Week Week 15 Coming Down from Calvary Week 16 What Is Man? Week 17 The Spine that Holds Your Old Testament Together
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Week 18 The Lord’s Prayer Week 19 The Fall: Reflections on Genesis 3 Week 20 The Ascension Week 21 The Trinity Week 22 Pentecost Week 23 The Person and Nature of Christ Week 24 The Work of Christ Week 25 The Holy Spirit Week 26 The Providence of God Week 27 Places That Matter to Me Week 28 Picture of the Church Week 29 Old Testament Passages That Shape Jesus Week 30 The Temptations of Jesus Week 31 Soul Shapes Week 32 People Who Have Helped Me Week 33 The Emotions of Jesus Week 34 Sanctification Week 35 Baptism
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Week 36 The Question of Roman 8 Week 37 Reflections on Preaching Week 38 Texts That Shaped Me Week 39 Take Heed Week 40 The Grammar of the Gospel Week 41 The Lord’s Supper Week 42 Christian Family Life Week 43 Covenant Week 44 Big Moments in Jesus’ Life Week 45 Romans Week 46 Romans 8:30 Week 47 The Four Last Things Week 48 Titles of Jesus Week 49 The Return of Jesus Week 50 Angels Week 51 Christmas Week 52 Looking Back on the Year About the Author
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Endorsements
"It is difficult to find the correct set of superlatives for these podcasts/devotionals now published as a book. Listening to them as they appeared each day was transformative. Dr. Ferguson has been a friend for more than forty years, but having him in the passenger seat each day as I drove to church was like a throwback to a time when we served together at the same church.
"These are much more than devotionals. They are a digest of biblical and systematic theology in bite-size pieces. Having these podcasts published in a book helps you see that a little clearer. I am tempted to ask, What should every Christian know about the Christian life? Answer: The contents of this book! I have read many devotionals that take you, day by day, through the year. This one exceeds them all. A triumphal achievement!"
—Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas
"Imagine spending a few minutes every day for a year with one of today's wisest senior saints. Sinclair Ferguson combines theological depth of insight with pastoral astuteness and a wonderful way with words to produce devotional supplies for a year's growth in Christ. Here is wisdom, light, and encouragement to bring to your daily life!"
—Dr. Michael Reeves
About the Author
Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Union with Christ. He is author of many books, including The Whole Christ, Maturity, and Devoted to God's Church. Dr. Ferguson is also host of the podcast Things Unseen.