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

An episode of [The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1786417647), 24 Dec 2025, 4:54.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426656/episodes/18392749-256-kyle-thompson-come-thou-long-expected-jesus.mp3

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 witness Before 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 review Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com

## Chapters

- 0:00 Welcome And Theme Of The Sword
- 0:23 Christmas Eve And Carol Focus
- 0:41 Origins Of “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
- 1:25 Lyrics And Old Testament Longing
- 2:37 New Testament Fulfillment In Christ
- 4:26 Sanctification And Life In Christ
- 4:33 Closing And Listener Support

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