The Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-52) | Michael Bouterse

The Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-52)

God has a plan, and he’s let us in on it! In this message, Michael Bouterse, Thrive’s local director, turns to Matthew 13:1-52, where Jesus gives his disciples a “big reveal” about the future of his kingdom. On the one hand, Jesus teaches the disciples that the kingdom has arrived. But it’s arrived in a much different form than they’d expected! During this present age, the world is living in rejection of Jesus, the king. For now, therefore, the kingdom exists in a provisional, spiritual form, till one day the king returns and reigns on earth, bringing the kingdom to its consummation.

Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Matthew 9:3, 11; 12:24; Mark 4:11-12; Daniel 2:44; Revelation 21:4; John 3:16; and Ezekiel 36:26.

Revelation: An Overview | Michael Bouterse

Revelation: An Overview

“Scary,” “weird,” “confusing”—these are common first impressions of the Book of Revelation. In this message, Michael Bouterse, Thrive’s local director, gives an overview of this last book of the Bible, which reveals how history will come to a close. And the best part? Jesus gets the final word!

Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Revelation 1:1-3, 9, 17-19; 4:1, 11; 5:9; 7:9; 11:2; 12:1-4; 13:5; 20:11-15; 21:1-4; 22:7, 10, 18, 19; Genesis 37:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2; 2 Peter 3:10-12; 1 John 3:2-3; Jeremiah 32:1-15; and Matthew 24:8.