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In Folder: Thompson, Mark D., (Mark Donald), 1959-
Thompson looks at how easy it is to think like the world by exploring the request of James and John from Matthew 20:17-28. He challenges the audience of times when they are in service but are thinking like the world., Delivered during the 2021 covid pandemic.
2021-07-16
Thompson looks at he healing of the paralytic from Matthew 9:1-13. He explores Jesus' authority to forgive sins, and thus his claim to be God. Thompson then shows Jesus' same authority in the calling of Matthew the tax collector and that Jesus delights to call sinners.
2019-09-06
Thompson looks at the Lord's Prayer, summarising detailed earlier talks. He then detailes the line 'Our daily bread'.
2018-08-03
Thompson speaks on Matthew 6-9. He looks at why God is our father, both of creation and of Israel. He argues that God was always a father, although not always a creator.
2018-05-25
Thompson speaks on we assess blessing from Matthew 5:1-12. He examines the beatitudes and how they relate to Israel and their deliverance.
2017-06-02
Thompson speaks on the saving power of faith, from Matthew 9:18-34.
2019-10-11
Thompson speaks on grace from Matthew 20:1-16. He shows that what you've given up etc counts for nothing. Thompson explores the Parable of the workers in the vineyard., Delivered during the 2021 covid pandemic.
2021-06-04
Thompson speaks on the death of John the Baptist, explaining how it looks both backwards to Elijiah and forwards to Jesus' death. 1. The conflict is deeply personal for those who think they have the power. Thompson compares John the Baptist to Elijiah, exploring Elijiah's conflict with Ahab. 2. They show who really has the power, Delivered during the 2020 covid pandemic.
2020-09-18
Thompson speaks on why Jesus pays the temple tax. He then expounds Jesus' answer to the disciples question on greatness from Matthew 18:1-14. In both cases he looks at the issue of being a stumbling block to others., Delivered during the 2021 covid pandemic.
2021-04-09
Thompson speaks on the condition of the hearts of those who refuse to believe from Matthew 12:38-45. He speaks on the sign of Jonah, explaining who Jonah was and what he did, and why Jesus made reference to it., Delivered during the 2020 covid pandemic.
2020-07-17
Thompson speaks on the plotting of the Pharisees and Jesus' reaction to it in Matthew 12:15-21. He explores what this teaches us about Jesus, including his gentleness and focus on mission.
2020-03-13
