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In the Word with Jeff Thompson

In the Word offers engaging Bible studies that go through the text verse by verse to help you grow in your faith and knowledge of the Scriptures. Learn the historical context, what the writer intended his readers to understand, and how it applies to our lives today. We also include discussion questions in the description for every study, so that you can reflect on what God wants to do in your life through His Word, or - better yet - grab a friend or two and start studying and discussing the text

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00:49:52

The Curse (Part 1) // Genesis 3.14-16a

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/04/28

In addition to the natural consequences of Adam and Eve's sin, God reveals there will be specific judgments upon them, the serpent, and Satan, due to the gravity of their rebellion. But in the midst of the darkest chapter in the Bible, we find the glorious Protoevangelium - the first appearance of the Gospel.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:Do you believe there is a third spiritual category of people who are safe from hell yet do not recognize Christ as Lord? Why or why not?If a person formerly recognized

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00:54:21

The Sinner's Only Hope // Genesis 3:7-13

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/04/21

This study focuses on the immediate aftermath of Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden, as God gently confronts them about their rebellion. We'll look at how the sinner responds to their sin, and how hopeless we are without God's merciful intervention - the only solution to our guilt and shame.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:In what ways do we, like Adam and Eve, sometimes try to hide from God or cover our guilt and shame with inadequate 'fig leaves'?How does the culture's message

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00:53:30

The Fall (Part 3) // Genesis 3:1-7

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/04/07

In this study, we'll examine one of the most controversial verses in the Bible and trace it to its origins in Genesis 3. We'll also reveal how Satan continues to target women using the same tactic he used on Eve in the Garden of Eden, and how we can protect ourselves from similar deceptions.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:Do you agree or disagree that, in general, women have a greater susceptibility to spiritual deception? If not, what do you believe Paul means in 1 Timothy 2:12-14?What should Adam

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00:45:24

The Fall (Part 2) // Genesis 3:1-7

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/03/31

In this study, we'll talk about how mature Christians view their own sinfulness and how their perspective affects the way they approach conflict and brokenness in relationships. We'll also look at the incredible scope of the Gospel and some of the many reasons we have to be thankful for God's love for us.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:Was there ever a time when you viewed God's commands as restrictive and then later realized they were actually blessings?In what ways do you see the effects of

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00:50:43

The Fall (Part 1) // Genesis 3:1-7

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/03/24

Genesis 3 documents the saddest day in the history of Earth, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and fell into sin, ushering brokenness into our world and our relationship with our maker. In this study, we'll look at the deceitful tactics of Satan and how our sin answers the classic apologetics question known as "The Problem of Evil."SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:- What causes us to focus on what we don't have rather than on the blessings that we do? How can we better live with an awareness of

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00:49:33

One Flesh // Genesis 2:24-3:1a

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/03/03

In this message, we'll explore God's original plan for marriage and sexuality, emphasizing the sacred nature of the "one flesh" union between husband and wife. We'll also dig into what Scripture reveals about the origins of Satan and why he was allowed to be in the Gaden of Eden.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:What stuck out to you from this sermon?Pride was at the root of Satan's fall. What are some areas of life where you sometimes battle pride? And in those moments, what has

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00:52:12

Two Trees and Eve // Genesis 2:9-23

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/02/24

In this study, we'll explore the creation of Eve and God's purpose for the two trees in Eden. We'll highlight God's intentional design for free will, the importance of genuine love in our relationship with Him, and His perfect plan for marriage.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:Do you believe the Bible teaches we have free will? Why or why not?How has God both revealed and concealed Himself from people today?If someone asked you, "What's up with Eve being created from Adam's side

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00:45:41

Life in the Garden // Genesis 2:4-9

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/02/03

Following up on our previous study, we'll talk more about salvation by faith alone and explore what Jesus means when uses the word "believe" to describe the "work" man must do in John 6:29. We'll also learn more about the Garden in Eden and the creation of Adam.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: What does submitting to Christ as Lord look like in your daily life? In what ways might the concept of salvation by faith alone (not works) be misunderstood or misapplied? How can we

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00:47:12

The Sabbath // Genesis 2:1-3

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/01/27

The seventh day of creation brings us to the subject of the Sabbath. We'll look at what the Sabbath is, why God instituted it, and the role it should play in the lives of Christians today.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: Do you think the Pharisees’ desire to figure out how to apply the Law of Moses to every situation in life was commendable or ridiculous? Have you seen anything similar in modern Christianity? What does resting in the finished work of Christ look like in your daily routine and

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00:50:10

Environmental Stewardship // Genesis 1:28-31

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2025/01/21

In this study, we'll look at the second blessing God gave man as a command - "subdue the earth". The implications of this command should be the basis of the Christian's views on environmental stewardship of the earth's resources. We'll also talk about climate change, the myth of scarcity, and the historicity of the biblical Adam and Eve.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: What are some of the most impressive examples of man exercising dominion over nature that you’re aware of? What

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00:48:39

The Blessings of Marriage and Children // Genesis...

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/12/30

When God created Adam & Eve, Scripture tells us He blessed them with a command to have children. We'll look at the implications of this for the Church today and compare it to the views of the culture. Are marriage, children, and family still blessings and commands for Christians today? What about singleness? We'll talk about all of it.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: How has personal experience and the influence of the culture shaped your views of marriage and children? Do you feel your views align

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00:54:07

Gender Confusion: What Should Christians Do? //...

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/12/23

How should Christians respond to pressing cultural issues around gender, like preferred pronouns, bathrooms, and gay or trans weddings? We'll apply the truth of the Scriptures practically and also look at how churches should respond to seekers who wrestle with issues like same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria. SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: What are your thoughts on preferred pronouns? What sort of situations have you encountered around this issue? How did you handle them? Jeff shared that

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00:52:26

Gender Confusion: What Should Christians Think? //...

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/12/09

What is gender dysphoria, and what causes it? Why are we seeing so much more of it? We'll talk about these timely questions and how Christians can think biblically about gender identity issues.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: Do you believe in besetting sins (I.E., sins that a Christian will probably wrestle with their whole lives)? Do you believe every Christian can be fully healed from any struggle with sin? If not, what IS possible for every Christian in their struggles with sin? In what ways might

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01:04:38

Gender Confusion: How Did We Get Here? // Genesis...

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/12/03

What does the Bible say about the origins of our gender? How did the subject of gender identity go from something practically nobody was talking about 7-8 years ago to a mainstream cultural issue today? We'll talk about these questions and the answers provided by Romans 1 and the past few centuries of secular philosophy and intellectualism.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: What stood out to you most from the sermon. Why? Read Romans 1:18-32 out loud as a group. Take breaks and invite group members to

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00:49:45

God Makes Man // Genesis 1:24-27

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/11/25

We pick up our study of creation week by looking at the reasons DNA makes evolutionary theory impossible, and a couple of other reasons why Darwin's proposals are intellectually bankrupt. We'll also delve into the question of what it means that man was created "Imago Dei" - in the image and likeness of God. In the incredible answer, we'll find the purpose of our existence...SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: If someone asked you what it means that we were made in the image of God (“Imago Dei”), how would

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00:37:20

Life Fills the Earth // Genesis 1:20-25

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/10/27

We pause for a moment to reflect on the size of the universe, question the existence of extra-terrestrials, marvel at God's advanced astronomical revelations in the Book of Job, point out sea monsters in the Creation account, and highlight history's oldest insights into the water cycle before moving on to day 5 and the creation of water and sky creatures.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: Just for Fun: The Bible talks about sea monsters like Leviathan (which may have had multiple heads!). Are there any

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00:36:01

Land, Sea, and Sky // Genesis 1:9-19

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/10/21

As we study the 3rd and 4th days of creation, we find some surprising parallels between the trees and plants and the process of sanctification in the believer's life. We'll also see similarities between the celestial bodies and the way believers are called to reflect the light of Christ. SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: Do you believe that the text of Genesis 1 leaves room for evolution and/or an old universe? Why or why not? Have you experienced the paradox of sanctification - becoming more like Christ

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00:34:23

The Expanse // Genesis 1:6-8

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/10/15

On the second day, God separates the waters on the earth from the waters above the earth. We'll learn that recent research has disproved the popular "Canopy Theory" and we'll talk about what that teaches us about the importance of distinguishing between what Scripture is clear about and what Scripture is not clear about. ARTICLES ON THE CANOPY THEORY: What Is the State of the Water Vapor Canopy Model? Heat Problems Associated with Genesis Flood Models—Part 3: Vapour Canopy Models SMALL GROUP

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00:45:14

Let There Be Light // Genesis 1:3-5

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/09/23

In these verses, we see the creation of light paralleled to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, bringing life through the light of God's Word.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: What is the significance of God defining a 'day' as an evening and a morning in Genesis 1? How does this impact our interpretation of the creation account? Do you believe the creation of the universe took 6 literal days? Why or why not? Do you feel like you regularly allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart and

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00:44:56

The Moral Argument For God // Genesis 1:1-2

In the Word with Jeff Thompson ·

2024/09/18

In this study, we'll examine the general revelation of the moral conscience, as described by Paul in Romans 2.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS: How would you explain the concept of "absolute moral truths" to someone who believes all morality is relative? In the sermon, Jeff shared that "Satan knows that if he's going to lure people away from the truth, he has to 'help' them break free of the moral accountability they feel to God through their conscience." How have you

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