Thompson, Mark D., (Mark Donald), 1959-

Thompson explores Christian responses to government oppression from Matthew 22:15-40. He stresses that our first alligence is to Christ, but that this does not relieve us of our duties to the earthly government. Thompson explores Jesus' comments about marriage, including that there is no marriage in heaven, for heaven is far greater than a contiuation of this life.

Thompson looks at the events in the temple and the wilting of the fig tree in Matthew 21:12-22. He explores the symbolism of the coming judgement of God, and the need to be ready for the arrival of the king. He shows that the time for the temple was over because the king had come. Thompson highlights that genuine faith should produce fruit, and shows how Jesus challenges a lack of faith by speaking the truth, in combination with prayer.

Thompson speaks on who the Christ is, or who Jesus is, from Matthew 22:41-46. He explores Jesus being both fully God and fully man.

Thompson explores the vineyard and tennant imagery in Matthew 21:33-46. He shows how the imagery points to both prophets and Jesus, and then also explores the responses of the teachers of the law.

Thompson explores two ways that people fall and miss new life when offered the gospel from Matthew 22:1-14. He explains the banquet imagery throughout the Old Testament, and the invitation of the gospel made to many. Thompson then details the two ways people can fall as seen in the parable - refusing the invitation and despising the invitation.