2020

Thompson speaks on Matthew 12:1-14. He explores our fascination with murder, and ties it to the Pharisee's fascination with murder. Thompson details their claim of the breaking of the sabbath, and that they have missed what is happening in front of them.

Thompson speaks on Matthew 15:21-39. He explores the context from the surrounding verses and other occassions when Jesus has interacted with Gentiles, and why this does not surprise us, but did surprise the Jews. Thompson then explores the healing of the Canaanite women's daughter. He then explores the feeding of the 4000, to show that this is the Gentile banquet, that salvation is going to them as well., Delivered during the 2020 covid pandemic.

Thompson speaks on Matthew 13:53-58. He explores the responses from those in his home town of Nazareth. Thompson looks at : 1. His return (to Nazareth) 2. His reception 3. His response., Delivered during the 2020 covid pandemic.

Thompson speaks on Matthew 12:22-37. He examines the responses of the Pharisees to Jesus casting out demons. Thompson shows that there is neutrality towards Jesus, you are either for him or against him., Delivered during the 2020 covid lockdown.