#136 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptism •#136 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Daily Blade Episode #136 - Kyle Thompson on St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Episode Details:

• Title: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
• Hosts: Pastor Joby Martin (Church of Eleven22) & Kyle Thompson (Undaunted.Life)
• Episode: #136 - Kyle Thompson on St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptism • Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial
• Release Date: July 9, 2025

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Introduction to St. Patrick’s Breastplate

In Episode #136 of The Daily Blade, Kyle Thompson delves into the profound Irish prayer known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate, also referred to as the "Deer’s Cry." This ancient prayer is celebrated for its powerful invocation of the Trinity and its role as a spiritual armor for Christians.

Kyle Thompson opens the discussion by reciting the opening lines of the prayer, emphasizing the holistic strength derived from various aspects of Christ’s life:

“I arise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, through belief in the threeness, through confession of the oneness of the Creator of creation. I arise today through the strength of Christ with His baptism, through the strength of His crucifixion, with His burial, through the strength of His resurrection, with His ascension, through the strength of His descent, for the judgment of doom.”
[00:20]

Focus on Crucifixion and Burial

Kyle narrows his focus to the lines concerning Christ’s crucifixion and burial:

“I arise today through the strength of His crucifixion, with His burial.”
[00:20]

He raises a pivotal question: Why would the crucifixion, a process intended by the Romans to inflict maximum pain and public shame, be considered a source of strength for believers? This question sets the stage for a deeper exploration of suffering and redemption.

Biblical Context from the Gospel of John

To provide a scriptural foundation, Kyle recounts the events from the Gospel of John, specifically John 19, which details the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. He reads passages that highlight the physical and emotional agony endured by Jesus, including:

• The crucifixion at Golgotha where Jesus is positioned between two others.
• The inscription placed above Jesus: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”
• Jesus’ final moments, including His declaration, “It is finished,” and His subsequent death to ensure that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath.

[00:40 – 03:45]

Kyle meticulously describes the suffering faced by Jesus, such as the breaking of legs to hasten death and the piercing of His side, which resulted in the flow of blood and water—a fulfillment of prophetic scripture. He underscores the humanity in Jesus' pain and the fulfillment of divine prophecy, reinforcing the significance of His suffering.

The Paradox of Strength Through Suffering

Addressing the initial question, Kyle explores the paradox of deriving strength from an event as traumatic as crucifixion and burial. He suggests that the strength comes not from the physical suffering itself but from the profound spiritual significance and the victory over death that followed. The crucifixion is a testament to Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and love, serving as a cornerstone for Christian faith and resilience.

Recitation of St. Patrick’s Breastplate

To conclude the episode, Kyle shares the powerful final section of St. Patrick’s Breastplate, which serves as a daily affirmation of Christ’s omnipresence and protective strength:

“May it guide you today. Christ with me. Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me. Christ beneath me. Christ above me. Christ on my right, Christ on my left. Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me. Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me. Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen.”
[04:00 – 04:17]

This invocation encapsulates the essence of living a Christ-centered life, reminding believers of Christ’s unwavering presence in every aspect of their daily endeavors.

Conclusion and Takeaways

Kyle Thompson wraps up the episode by reinforcing the idea that true strength for Christians is deeply rooted in the events of Christ’s life—His baptism, crucifixion, burial, resurrection, ascension, and descent. By meditating on these aspects, believers can draw unparalleled strength and resilience in their spiritual journey.

Key Insights:

• Suffering as Strength: The crucifixion and burial of Christ, while events of intense suffering, are foundational to Christian strength and redemption.
• Fulfillment of Scripture: The detailed recounting from the Gospel of John highlights the fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus’ final moments.
• Daily Affirmation: St. Patrick’s Breastplate serves as a powerful daily prayer, affirming Christ’s presence and protection in every facet of life.

Notable Quotes:

• “I arise today through the strength of His crucifixion, with His burial.”
  — Kyle Thompson, [00:20]

• “It is finished.”
  — Jesus, as recounted by Kyle Thompson, [00:40]

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Closing Remark:

“Stay sharp.”
— Joby Martin, [04:17]

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This episode of The Daily Blade offers a profound exploration of how even the most painful events in the Christian narrative serve as pillars of strength and inspiration. Through thoughtful scripture analysis and heartfelt prayer, Kyle Thompson and Joby Martin provide listeners with both theological insights and practical applications for their daily lives.

Transcript

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Welcome to the Daily blade. The word of God is described as the sword of the spirit, the primary spiritual weapon in the Christian's armor against the forces of evil. Your hosts are Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson, and they stand ready to equip men for the fight. Let's sharpen up.

[B]

Welcome back, guys. This week we're spending some time with an Irish prayer from St. Patrick called St. Patrick's Breastplate or the deer's cry. So let me read the beginning of it. Here's I arise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the trinity, through belief in the threeness, through confession of the oneness of the creator of creation. I arise today through the strength of Christ with his baptism, through the strength of his crucifixion, with his burial, through the strength of his resurrection, with his ascension, through the strength of his descent, for the judgment of doom. So today we're going to key in on this line. I arise today through the strength of his crucifixion, with his burial. So let's read about that in the gospel of John again, John, the apostle of Jesus, who was an eyewitness of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. So let's go to John 19. We'll start in verse 16. So they took Jesus and he went out bearing his own cross to the place called the place of a skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side and Jesus between them. Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews. Now, verse 28. After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said to fulfill the scripture, I thirst. A jar full of sour wine stood there. So they put a sponge full of the sour wine on hisa branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, it is finished. And he bowed his head and gave up his spirit, since it was the day of preparation and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath. For that sabbath was a high day. The Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear. And at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth. That you also may believe, for these things took place, that the scripture might be fulfilled. Not one of his bones will be broken. And again another scripture says they will look on him who they had pierced. After these things, Joseph. Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he may take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier, earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about 75 pounds in weight. So they took the body of Jesus and bowed it, bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. Now, in the place where he was crucified, there was a garden. And in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there. Now, St. Patrick's Breastplate says that we are to arise today through the strength of his crucifixion and. And his burial. But this line shouldn't make any sense, you see, because the Romans, while having not invented crucifixion, by this time, they had perfected it, which means they were literal experts at inflicting the maximum amount of pain for the longest period of time before someone would finally succumb and die. And the process of crucifixion and, you know, the flogging and the nails included, was meant to bring forth a maximum amount of public shame as well. So why would the crucifixion of Jesus and his burial be a source of strength? More on that tomorrow. I'll leave you with the end of St. Patrick's Breastplate. May it guide you today. Christ with me. Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me. Christ beneath me. Christ above me. Christ on my right, Christ on my left. Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me. Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me. Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen.

[A]

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