The Pinnacle of the Temple
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By tempting Jesus to jump off the temple, Satan was inviting Him to win followers by parading the miraculous power of God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains why Christ really came: to save sinners by suffering in their place. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-pinnacle-of-the-temple/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Released on 30 Jul 2026
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