2023

Thompson speaks on Revelation 4 and 5. 1. A call to worship the eternal creator 2. A call to worship the victorious Redeemer 3. It is the one triune God who is both

Thompson speaks on how God works through the messiness of life from Ruth 3. He compares Naomi in chapters 1 and 3. Thompson then looks Boaz, and the different ways that he could respond to Ruth, what it means to uncover Boaz's feet, and the initative taken by Ruth. Thompson explores the complication of another redeemer. He shows that God is involved in everything, including working through the everyday.

Thompson shows that we need something more than law and simple justice from Ruth 2. He looks at the grace shown through Boaz as he goes beyond the law. 1. God is at work even when it is not obvious 2. God's work advances at every level not by law, but by grace

Thompson speaks on 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. He looks at the ways the devil tries to stop the spread of the gospel, exploring the challenges faced by the Corinthian church. Thompson looks at the true identity of the Corinthians, which is to live a holy life, so as to be a light to the world. He challenges the audience to consider if they think of themselves as sanctified people,, and does this affect the way that we live. Thompson looks at the grace given to the Corinthians, to show that they are not lacking anything, reassuring them that grace is a resource from God, which enriches them. Thompson shows that God's grace makes the division in the church more tragic. He explores the appeal made to the Corinthians for unity.

Thompson speaks on three principles from 1 Corinthians 8. 1. It's not what you know, but how you love that counts 2. It's not my freedom, but your salvation that counts

Thompson explores what message disasters are supposed to mean from Revelation 8:6-11:19. He explains that these are a result both of our sin playing out, and of a world under judgement. Thompson shows that these are a call to repentance.

Thompson looks at how to avoid strange ideas from Revelation 6:1-8:5 by holding it in it's historical context. Thompson shows that there is a reason for perserverance, joy and confidence. He explains that in the vision, everything flows out of heaven, and the throne with the lamb does not change. Thompson shows that the imagery of catastrophies also transfers to his current audience. He explains that salvation is still secure amongst judgement. Thompson explains that because Jesus has triumphed, there must be severe judgement on the world. He stresses that God will reveal and protect his people.

Thompson looks at the judgement of God and how believers react to it from Revelation 17-20. He looks at how to support and respond to believers when faced with judgement, suffering and a broken world.

Thompson looks at the relationship between over-reaching political power and compromised religion from on Revelation 12-14. Thompson explores the signs presented in these chapters, and how it is a call to endure.

Thompson explores God's justice and righteousness. He looks at the fourth cycle of sevens, and what they contribue to the overall message of Revelation. 1. The justice of God's wrath 2. Rebellion 3. The finality of judgement