# A Light for the Nations

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Podcast: [Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/things-unseen-with-sinclair-b-ferguson-5874538)
Published: 2026-07-22T05:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-light-for-the-nations
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## Resource

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/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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