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Jul 16
6m 9s

A Light for the Nations

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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The prophet Isaiah described the Messiah as One who would be forsaken so that people from every nation could be accepted before God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at Christ, whose alienation has accomplished our welcome.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-light-for-the-nations/

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