Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Simon, Who Carried His Cross
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Apr 2, 2026 A meditation on a brief, life-changing encounter on the road to Calvary. A look at who Simon of Cyrene was and why five minutes mattered. Exploration of Mark's detail about Alexander and Rufus and the ripple effects for a family's faith. Reflection on carrying the cross as the start of discipleship and a call to follow.
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Simon Of Cyrene's Unexpected Cross Bearing
- Sinclair B. Ferguson recounts Simon of Cyrene as a holiday traveler suddenly compelled to carry Jesus' cross during Passover in Jerusalem.
- Simon's unplanned detour turned a casual pilgrimage into a life-changing encounter that altered his family's future.
Cross Bearing Sparked A Family Conversion
- Mark names Simon as father of Alexander and Rufus, implying his family became known Christians to Mark's readers.
- That link suggests Simon's compelled act sparked lasting faith in his sons and wife, tracked later in Romans 16.
Textual Link Between Mark And Romans
- Sinclair connects Mark's Simon to Paul's greeting in Romans 16 where Paul greets Rufus and his mother as believers.
- This textual cross-reference implies Simon's family likely carried their faith from Jerusalem into the wider church, reaching Rome.