We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification. • sword of the Spirit as the frame for truth • why Wesley wrote the carol amid crisis • Haggai’s promise and global longing • Old Testament waiting across 400, 1,500, and 2,000 years • lyrics that name fear, freedom, and rest • New Testament fulfillment in Galatians 2:20 ...

The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

#256 - Kyle Thompson // Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

DEC 24, 20254 MIN
The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

#256 - Kyle Thompson // Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

DEC 24, 20254 MIN

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We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification.• sword of the Spirit as the frame for truth• why Wesley wrote the carol amid crisis• Haggai’s promise and global longing• Old Testament waiting across 400, 1,500, and 2,000 years• lyrics that name fear, freedom, and rest• New Testament fulfillment in Galatians 2:20• sanctification as Christ living in us• hope that moves from private comfort to public witnessBefore you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and reviewSupport the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]