The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

We trace the ancient roots and fierce hope of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, moving from the O Antiphons to Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews to show why “God with us” ransoms captives and shatters death’s sting. We point listeners to a modern take from Skillet and end with a charge to rejoice and stay sharp. • origin of the hymn in O Antiphons and Latin chant • Emmanuel as “God with us” from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23 • ransom and redemption in Mark 10:45 • the Rod of Jesse and messianic justi...

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 ...

We trace the rich theology inside What Child Is This, moving from a manger’s question to a cross-shaped answer. William Dix’s illness, the Magi’s search, and Isaiah’s prophecy converge to show Jesus as fully human, fully divine, and the substitute who saves. • background of William Chatterton Dix and his recovery • the carol’s central question of Jesus’ identity • Christ’s full humanity and full deity named in the refrain • Isaiah 53 and the substitutionary atonement ...

We unpack the theology inside O Holy Night, moving from the Luke 2 birth narrative to the hope and freedom promised by Christ. We trace the carol’s history, define the incarnation, and connect its lyrics to Scripture and the gospel’s call to worship. • word of God as the sword of the Spirit • worship as war and music beyond CCM • Christmas carols as theology for everyday listeners • origin and authorship of O Holy Night • the incarnation explained and affirmed •...

We trace Matthew 2 to show why the Magi found Jesus and Herod missed Him, then share simple ways to keep Christ at the center of a noisy Christmas. Along the way we use Home Alone as a playful parable to train our eyes for gospel echoes in ordinary life. • the Magi’s seeking hearts versus Herod’s self-focus • Scripture as the surest place to find Jesus • gold, frankincense and myrrh as foreshadowing • practical habits: pray, read, gather, aim your family • cultural echoes that point to the g...

We share how gratitude disarms entitlement at Christmas, using Luke 17’s ten lepers to show why returning to say thanks brings deeper wellness. A simple practice—one gratitude item for every year of your life—becomes a tool to reset your heart when envy and hurry rise. • the Word of God as our primary weapon • Christmas series focus on winning with gratitude • the contrast between gratitude and entitlement • Luke 17 and the one leper who returned • how screens fuel a ...

We press into a Christmas tip that actually changes hearts: forgive because Christ forgave us. We read Matthew 18, sort out the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and walk through a practical debt-ledger exercise to cancel what we can never collect. • the sword of the Spirit as our weapon • Christmas as Jesus’ rescue mission • forgiveness as a command, not a feeling • Matthew 18 and the mercy of the king • forgiveness versus reconciliation explained • the debt-ledger exercise...

We challenge the December rush with a simple shift: schedule your priorities instead of prioritizing a crowded calendar. With Galatians 1 and Ephesians 5 as anchors, we choose to please God over people, find rest in Jesus, and aim for heaven’s applause. • defining winning at Christmas as giving God glory • refusing busyness by scheduling priorities first • putting spouse and children before extended family expectations • seeking God’s approval rather than human approval • making wise use of ...

We unpack how to “win at Christmas” by rejecting consumerism, embracing contentment, and aligning money with faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, we share ten practical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and enjoy what God provides without regret. • the Sword of the Spirit as our core weapon • Christmas as a season of spiritual traps and pressure • godliness with contentment as great gain • ten practical ways to spend wisely • teaching children contentment not consumerism • money as a snare ...

We trace how Holy Name’s “Fall on Your Knees” pairs heavy sound with humble worship and map each lyric moment to Scripture for clarity and conviction. We close with a clear call to bow to Jesus as Lord and invite men to spread the word. • expanding worship beyond typical CCM • Proverbs 3 and trusting God in repetition • Psalm 23 imagery in valleys and quiet waters • Revelation 5 and the Lamb’s worthiness • Philippians 2 and every knee bowing • why heavy music can serve true worship • invitat...

We challenge narrow ideas of worship by tracing how a live performance of Needtobreathe’s “Multiplied” led to real surrender and joy. Scripture frames the lyrics, emotion finds its place, and we invite men to offer their whole selves in praise. • redefining worship beyond contemporary norms • a personal journey from cultural religion to faith • the live “Multiplied” moment and lifted hands • God’s hesed in Exodus 34 and true mercy • Romans 12 and surrender as living sacrifice • Hebrews 13 an...

We challenge narrow views of worship by unpacking verse three of the OC Supertones’ What It Comes To and tracing each line to Scripture. From the war with the flesh to the triumph of the resurrection, we show how unexpected genres can carry deep, clear theology. • expanding what counts as worship music • why singing to God is not optional • the inner war between flesh and Spirit • trials as refining fire in sanctification • living water and the call to ministry • substitution and propitiatio...

We explore how “Graves” by KB and Brandon Lake expands the boundaries of worship while staying anchored in Scripture. From Ezekiel’s dry bones to Paul’s letters, we trace the thread of regeneration and why men need songs that preach resurrection into daily life. • expanding worship beyond a single genre • brief history of rap’s place in Christian music • breakdown of “Graves” structure and lyrics • Ezekiel 37 and the image of dry bones • Ephesians 2 and Colossians 2 on new life • Jesus and t...

We widen the lens on worship by looking past radio formulas to find biblical truth in Red Clay Strays’ “On My Knees.” We tie kneeling, anxiety, and gratitude to Psalm 95, Philippians 4, and Ephesians 2, and show how grace, not works, fuels true praise. • redefining worship beyond contemporary Christian music • the posture of kneeling as reverence and humility • honest burdens of bills, anxiety, and temptation • casting cares on God and praying with thanksgiving • salvation by grace alone, no...

We challenge men to become friends who fight for each other with Scripture and prayer, not just sentiment. Five traits shape that calling: a life worth imitating, wisdom, loving confrontation, relentless intercession, and the resolve to carry a brother to Jesus. • living a life others can imitate in Christ • giving grounded wisdom that listens first • removing your log before addressing a speck • confronting sin with love and clarity • carrying friends to Jesus through obstacles • praying as...