The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

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We explore five essential attributes of a great man found in Matthew 20, challenging cultural definitions of masculinity with Jesus' counter-cultural teaching on true greatness.• A great man puts Jesus first, including prioritizing Sabbath rest• A great man knows how to endure suffering that comes from pushing back darkness• A great man lives under authority before expecting to receive authority• A great man serves others rather than seeking positions of prominence• A great man is ransomed by Christ and becomes part of the rescue team for othersIf 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

Jesus radically redefines greatness through the fourth characteristic we explore from Matthew 20: a great man serves. In stark contrast to worldly leadership that lords authority over others, Jesus calls his followers to a completely different model where true greatness is found in becoming a servant.• Examining how Jesus confronts the mother of James and John when she asks for positions of honor for her sons• Highlighting Christ's stark declaration about worldly leadership: "It shall not be so among you"• Understanding the difference between using positional authority versus serving from a place of humility• Exploring how we've diluted Jesus's radical call by using "servant leader" terminology while missing true servanthood• Learning from Jesus's personal example in John 13 where he demonstrates true greatness by washing disciples' feet• Recognizing the practical warning: "If serving is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you"If 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

Our rebellious culture celebrates individualism, but true greatness comes through living under authority, just as Jesus submitted to his Father's will.• Great men know how to live under authority• Jesus demonstrates submission to the Father in Matthew 20:20-28• God will not bless rebellion against established authorities• Personal testimony of honoring pastoral authority when planting Church 11:22• Biblical examples from Matthew 16 and Philippians 2 showing submission precedes authority• Challenge to repent of rebellious attitudes toward authority figures• Cultural celebration of rebellion contrasts with Kingdom valuesIf 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

Greatness in God's kingdom is linked to enduring suffering, not seeking worldly power. The discussion sheds light on Matthew 20, emphasizing that true discipleship requires embracing hardships as Jesus did. Suffering is not just a challenge; it's a vital part of fulfilling God's plan. The speakers share insights on the sacrifices made by early disciples, challenging listeners to reflect on their own experiences with opposition. It's a compelling reminder that true strength is derived from pain and perseverance for a higher purpose.

Jesus redefines greatness for his disciples by flipping worldly values upside down and establishing a new kingdom paradigm based on serving others rather than seeking power.• The first sign of kingdom greatness is finding proximity to Jesus rather than pursuing positional power• Jesus never scolded his disciples for wanting greatness, but completely redefined what it means to be great• True greatness begins with kneeling before Jesus and submitting ourselves to him• A great man finds his identity first and foremost in Jesus, not in accomplishments or titles• When Jesus isn't first in our lives, everything else falls out of order• Making Jesus first means prioritizing him in our finances, time, and weekly worship• The Sabbath reminds us to declare that life isn't about us but about JesusShare this podcast with other men and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip others for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

The journey to Golgotha reveals God's masterful plan of redemption across millennia, connecting Abraham's near-sacrifice, David's victory over Goliath, and Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection at the place of the skull.• Mount Moriah: Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, stopped by God who provided a substitutionary ram with its head caught in thorns• Battle of Elah: David defeated Goliath and buried his head at "the place of the skull" - Golgotha• Crucifixion: Jesus was executed at Golgotha, wearing a crown of thorns, as the ultimate substitutionary sacrifice• Three key connections: substitutionary atonement, defeat of God's enemies, and conquering the grave• Genesis 3:15 fulfilled: Jesus crushed the serpent's head at Golgotha• Personal application: Jesus's death "counted for you" - believe and be savedIf you have not previously done so, I am compelling you right now to repent of your life of sin and believe in Jesus. And if you have already done that, then it's time you start telling some people about it.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

We explore how biblical narratives across thousands of years connect at a single sacred location, Golgotha, revealing God's redemptive plan unfolding throughout history.• Connection between Abraham's sacrifice on Mount Moriah and David's battle with Goliath• David's confidence in God rather than weapons when facing the Philistine giant• Why David took five stones (Goliath had four brothers)• The buried head of Goliath on Mount Moriah near Jerusalem• How this location became known as Golgotha or "place of the skull"• The significance of this same mountain being where God provided a substitutionary sacrifice for Abraham• Various names for this sacred place: Mount Moriah, Golgoleth (Hebrew), Golgolta (Aramaic), Calvary (Latin), and Golgotha (Greek)If 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

David's journey from shepherd boy to giant-slayer unfolds against the backdrop of God's rejection of King Saul and the anointing of a new king. This dramatic story reveals how a teenager's fierce faith propelled him to confront the massive Philistine warrior who had terrorized Israel's army for 40 days.• God rejects Saul as king and sends Samuel to anoint one of Jesse's sons• Samuel anoints David, the youngest son who was tending sheep• David serves in Saul's court, playing the lyre to calm the king's tormented spirit• The Philistine army assembles with Goliath, their 9'9" champion, challenging Israel• Goliath mocks Israel and their God for 40 days while the army cowers in fear• David visits his brothers on the battlefield and hears Goliath's blasphemous taunts• Unlike others, David sees Goliath as defying "the armies of the living God"• When questioned by Saul, David recalls killing lions and bears to protect his sheep• David declares the same God who delivered him from predators will deliver him from GoliathIf 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 story of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah reveals profound foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice when Abraham discovers a ram caught by its horns in a thicket of thorns—essentially wearing a "crown of thorns" as the substitutionary sacrifice God provided.• Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his promised son Isaac on Mount Moriah• Isaac was likely a teenager or young adult who willingly submitted to being sacrificed• God stopped Abraham at the critical moment, providing a ram caught in thorns instead• The ram caught by its horns in thorny bushes previews Christ's crown of thorns• This substitutionary sacrifice points to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice God would provide• Abraham's declaration that "God will provide the lamb" was prophetically fulfilledShare this podcast to help equip other men for the fight and leave us a five-star rating and review.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com