I listen to a lot of messages and sermons. Sometimes in the midst of all the teaching that you and I receive (or give), we can miss the essential, the very heart of the Christian faith. And that is Jesus.
One of my colleagues here had sent me awhile back an email with a link to a message given by one of my former lecturers (or professors in American English). You know how it goes? You get so many articles and links to read or listen to that you ‘backburner’ or file them for a later time.
Well, yesterday I pulled out that email again and started listening to this message by Sinclair Ferguson: 38 Years Waiting – God’s Word Fulfilled – There is a Hope.
The message of the Gospel for both non-believers and believers rang out clearly. It reminded me again of how much I need Jesus every day. In the story in John, chapter 5, everyone was missing the centre? They were missing Jesus. They were not really seeing Jesus for who He really is.
I would encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to this message, and as Sinclair challenges us, to ‘throw ourselves in’, into the arms of Christ once again.
Thoughts Along The Journey 
wow -such a great sermon – so glad I stopped and took time for a listen – and it is so helpful to my current context in Europe where they have kept so much religion and thrown out Jesus – how sad the days when fear and pride keep us from seeing Jesus and throwing ourselves upon Him-
That was one of the benefits for me of this message: from a European given in a European context and gospel rich!
Thanks for sharing this message. I was touched by the way Sinclair Ferguson reads the Scripture passage at the beginning of his message. Instead of hurrying through what Jesus said so that he can share his own thoughts, he reads slowly, clearly, graciously and with expression. I feel like I am hearing Jesus’ voice. I want to keep the focus on Jesus and what He teaches, not on telling people what I think about His teaching.
I always enjoy the way Sinclair reads the Word and the way He prays. Thanks for reminding us that the key is not to focus on the message, but on the One who is the focus of the message.