The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

Delve into the transformative meaning of Jesus's final words on the cross. Discover how 'tetelestai' signifies our sin debt is paid in full, echoing a promise from Genesis. Learn why Christ's sacrifice ended the old sacrificial system, fulfilling God’s ultimate plan for redemption. The resurrection proves that God's work continues in the lives of believers. When faced with condemnation, remember that your debt is erased, empowering you to trust in Christ's grace.

The fulfillment of ancient prophecy comes to life as Jesus speaks from the cross, quoting Psalm 22 to reveal how his suffering was foretold a thousand years earlier. Joby Martin explains the deep significance of Christ's words "I thirst" and "My God, why have you forsaken me?"• Jesus's cry "I thirst" demonstrates his full humanity while fulfilling scripture• Christ's words "My God, why have you forsaken me" referenced Psalm 22 through a rabbinical teaching technique called "remez"• Psalm 22 prophetically describes crucifixion details centuries before this execution method existed• The psalm predicts specific events happening at the crucifixion including mockery, pierced hands and feet, and gambling for Jesus's clothes• Jesus's death wasn't a tragedy but the fulfillment of detailed prophecy showing God's sovereign plan• Psalm 22 concludes with hope of resurrection and worldwide gospel impact, pointing to future generationsIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The third saying of Christ on the cross reveals Jesus' compassion when, even while bearing the world's sin, He made provision for His mother's care by entrusting her to the disciple John. This profound moment demonstrates that if Jesus could attend to personal needs during His crucifixion, the resurrected Christ is certainly concerned with our daily struggles and anxieties.• Jesus spoke these words from John 19:25-27 while accomplishing world redemption• Mary, who once counted her infant son's fingers and toes, now witnessed those same hands and feet pierced with nails• Christ's compassion extended to practical concerns even in His moment of greatest suffering• Scripture reminds us that God cares about details - knowing the hairs on our heads and providing for birds and flowers• Revelation 8:1 describes heaven going silent for 30 minutes so God could hear the prayers of His people• We are invited to cast all our cares upon Him because we matter deeply to GodIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Jesus reveals salvation through grace alone in His second statement from the cross, offering immediate paradise to a repentant thief who simply asked to be remembered.• Two thieves beside Jesus represent two approaches to faith - demanding proof versus seeking grace• The repentant thief acknowledges his guilt and Jesus' innocence• Salvation illustrated perfectly - the thief couldn't perform religious duties but received salvation through faith alone• Ephesians teaches we're saved by grace through faith, not by works• Powerful illustration about heaven's entrance: "The man on the middle cross said I could come"• Your spiritual resume doesn't matter - only Jesus' invitation counts• Anyone who calls on Jesus' name receives salvation 100% of the timeIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

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Dive into the cornerstone of godly manhood: loving God and your neighbor. Discover how these two commandments underpin all spiritual teachings and practices, as outlined by Jesus. Learn that true surrender to Christ is essential before we can truly embody this love. Explore the concept of lifelong sanctification, emphasizing that the journey of loving others is never complete. This heartfelt discussion encourages a daily commitment to these foundational principles, urging listeners to share the wisdom with fellow men.

We continue our ten-element series on biblical manhood by tackling Element Nine: a godly man does not rely on his own strength alone. This counterintuitive principle challenges our cultural conditioning toward self-sufficiency and stoic independence.• Review of Elements 1-8: surrender to Christ, selflessness, holiness, repentance, loving one's wife, sexual purity, protecting the mind, and humility• Element Nine directly confronts our natural desire for self-reliance• The problem with stoicism: looking inside ourselves for power and contentment• Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us the heart is "deceitful above all things"• Philippians 4:13 is often misapplied but actually speaks to God infusing us with His strength• God empowers us specifically for His purposes and will, not unlimited personal endeavors• The "lone wolf" mentality leads to isolation and vulnerability• True strength comes from acknowledging our need for God's powerCome back tomorrow for our final installment - Element Ten of a godly man.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We explore the eighth element of a godly man - humility. This critical characteristic runs counter to our culture but aligns perfectly with God's design for men who want to live like Christ.• Recapping elements 1-7: surrender to Christ, selflessness, holiness, repentance, loving your wife, sexual purity, and protecting your mind• Success and recognition make humility especially challenging• Try asking six questions about others before answering questions about yourself• Everything good in our lives comes from God (James 1:17-18)• Humility consistently leads to positive outcomes according to Scripture• God actively opposes pride while giving grace to humble people• The key takeaway: it's better to humble yourself than to have God do it for you• Christ's example shows us the ultimate picture of godly humilityThank you for listening! If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

Our minds need more protection than our bodies. We explore the seventh element of biblical manhood: a godly man protects his mind against thoughts and arguments that contradict God's truth.• Review of the first six elements of godly manhood: surrender to Christ, selflessness, holiness, repentance, loving one's wife, and sexual purity• The natural male instinct to physically protect others doesn't always extend to mental self-protection• Personal testimony about overcoming pornography addiction through Scripture memorization• Breakdown of 2 Corinthians 10:5 as a practical strategy for mental discipline• How to "demolish" arguments that contradict God's Word• Taking thoughts "captive" and making them "obedient to Christ" through intentional practices• Using Scripture memorization in multiple translations as a powerful technique during moments of temptationIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We dive into element six of a godly man: sexual purity. In a sex-crazed culture dominated by pornography and casual attitudes toward intimacy, we examine what Scripture teaches about sexual morality.• Sexual purity stands in stark contrast to our culture's "anything goes" mentality• Paul identifies sexual immorality as unique because it's a sin against your own body• The Greek word "porneia" encompasses all sexual activity outside marriage between one man and one woman• Jesus himself spoke against sexual immorality in Matthew 15:19• "Flee from sexual immorality" means running away completely, not lingering at the edge• Not all sins are equal—sexual sin holds a distinct place in Scripture• A godly man actively protects his sexual purity rather than testing boundariesIf you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a 5-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com