The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #176 - Kyle Thompson // Jesus Prays for His Disciples’ Mission
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Sep 3, 2025 Explore the profound implications of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, focusing on their mission in a challenging world. Discover the balance between being in the world yet not of it, and how this dynamic creates both separation and opposition. The hosts emphasize the importance of Scripture as a source of truth and sanctification. Jesus prays not for withdrawal but for protection against evil, highlighting the vulnerability isolation can bring. Dive into the concept of joy fulfilled through Christ's sacrifice and the ongoing mission of believers.
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Joy Rooted In What Is To Come
- Jesus frames upcoming suffering and ascension as the source of fulfilled joy for disciples.
- This reframes present sorrow as temporary and purposeful toward promised joy.
Separation Invites Hostility
- Allegiance to Christ creates unavoidable separation from the world and invites hatred.
- Separation both distinguishes believers and exposes them to opposition from worldly forces.
Pray For Protection, Not Removal
- Do not seek escape from the world; instead ask for protection from the evil one.
- Stay engaged in the world while depending on God for guarding against Satan's schemes.