The Blood (Live) - Bethel Music, David Funk

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“The Blood” by David Funk from our new spontaneous album, “Moments: WAIT” Listen to the full album on all music platforms: https://stem.ffm.to/momentswait “Moments: WAIT” is our newest spontaneous album captured live at Bethel Church. This full-length album features powerful songs accompanied with moments of raw and unfiltered worship. Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2Xbwsab Chords and Resources: https://bit.ly/31JYpbh Connect with Bethel Music: Instagram |   / bethelmusic   Facebook |   / bethelmusic   TikTok |   / bethelmusic   X | https://X.com/bethelmusic Website | https://bethelmusic.com Connect With David: Instagram |   / thedavidfunk   Facebook |   / thedavidfunk   Website | https://bethelmusic.com/artists/david... YouTube |    / @davidfunk   Lyrics: Oh everything changed, it’s getting harder to recognize The person I was before I encountered Christ I don’t walk like I used to I don’t talk like I used to I’ve been washed from the inside I’ve been washed from the inside Hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood Hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood I cannot explain, but nothing’s more real than this In the presence of God, oh what my heart experienced When my shame hit the wayside And my sin met the Most High I’ve been washed from the inside I’ve been washed from the inside Oh hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood Hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood Oh-oh-oh-oh Thank You, thank You Jesus Thank You, thank You Father Come on, it’s never been It’s never been about performance, perfection Or striving for acceptance Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood It’s never been about deserving or earning It’s a gift that’s freely given Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood Oh does anybody want to be holy and righteous Purified and spotless Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood Does anybody want to be worthy, forgiven Justified, really living Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood Oh hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood It could have only been the blood Hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood Now all that’s left to do is praise Oh because of Your blood All I have left to say is thank You Lord, thank You Lord Hallelujah, hallelujah I know it was the blood Could have only been the blood Halle, hallelujah (Hallelujah, hallelujah) I know it was the blood Could have only been Your blood Hallelujah, hallelujah The Blood (Live) Written by Dante Bowe, Mitch Wong, and Jenn Johnson CCLI #: 7204970

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A Letter To My Christian Brethren - Dennis McCleod, New Zealand

                          A letter to my Christian Brethren by Dennis McCleod 

After much criticism from Christians on protest lines and more, I will never apologise for standing with Israel. Here is why. To do so would be to go against the call of the Lord on our lives. About this time in 1992, after much prayer, the Lord had us give up everything, and I mean everything. So many miracles, too many to mention here, cleared the way to release us for what the Lord had planned for our future work for Him. He called we followed. [Matthew 16:24-26] Penny and I left New Zealand on the 22nd of December 92, with no church support or backing, not knowing when we would return. [Psalm 25:4-11] 

After a very eventful trip, an IRA bomb exploded near Oxford Street, London,  just after we walked by, and an emergency in the plane shortly after leaving Heathrow, requiring the aircraft to return to the airport, we finally arrived in Israel four hours late. We could find no one to meet us, which made us wonder, were we right? On exiting the terminal, there was my name on a piece of torn cardboard, under the circumstances, the greatest sign I have ever seen. [Psalm 33:4-5] Our first stop was Bethlehem, where we were employed as House Parents to around a dozen special needs children, some of whom were blind. 

 

Here, we encountered our first experience with open antisemitism from many Christian Arabs and expats from various countries. [1 Peter 5:8] We also had first-hand experience with terrorism and people being used as human shields, which included my Penny. On my removing the threat, I ended up facing a situation where only calling upon the Lord saved me from serious injury. [Psalm 91] 

During our whole time in Israel, we lived by faith, totally relying on the Lord alone, never asking anybody for anything, including finances. We were given a very small amount of pocket money in Bethlehem, plus food and board. The Lord also supplied us with a car, and as a mechanic, I repaired it for our general use. 

 

After sixteen months, our next stop was Jerusalem, with nothing on the horizon for our future. In a few days after much prayer, we had a roof over our head, food, and soon even another vehicle. [Philippians 4:19] Then we started working for a ministry called Christian Friends of Israel, a Jerusalem-based ministry helping the Jewish people of the Land. The Lord again answered our prayers, with a flat with the rent paid, of course, there were other costs we had to pay, but the Lord took care of all our needs. At the Distribution Centre of this ministry, I was the manager. 

After a month or so, the Lord spoke very clearly to me with the words, ‘You are living Bible prophecy.’ Scriptures, such as I will bring the people back to the Land, [Jeremiah 30:3] Build up the ruined cities, [Isaiah 58:12] Gentiles will help the blind, the lame, the mother with child, [Isaiah 49:22-23] we saw the Bible coming alive. We even had an occasion to see the supply of the loaves and fishes, [Matthew 14:13-21] so many miracles occurred before us. 

 

When it was time to return home, we had no funds to do so. We either walked or prayed; we chose the latter. Within two weeks, we had our fares and money for the trip home. Once home. Our future was bleak, no home, or car, no food, and with the question of how we were to make a living, again the Lord stepped in, supplying our needs, including my old job opened for me to return. It was a journey of miracles and obvious evidence that God was with us all the way. From living in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, we learnt much and grew in our understanding of the word of God. [2 Timothy 3:16-17]. 

For me to now turn my back on the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, would be to say He was wrong about His promises to Israel, and the path He took Penny and me on. It was a road of learning about the Word of God and the mindset of the Middle East. Are the Israeli people faultless? Of course not, none of us are. [Romans 3:23] But for Christians to condemn, without knowing their Bible, or the past and present history, or the hurt that the terror has caused by the countless antisemitism attacks that have occurred throughout history. Can never understand the hurt that October 7th brought to the surface. 

 

Yes, to stand with the enemies of Israel is to stand against Elohim Himself. Again, I will never turn my back on the Lord, and the journey He took us on, the miracles we witnessed, the lessons learnt. To do so would be to deny my Lord and Saviour. To call for the destruction of Israel, as many do with their chants, would be to go against the Lord Himself. For the experience we had in serving in HaEretz, The Land, and continue to serve Him within Bible prophecy, all glory goes to the Lord. 

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"Live Generously - But how?" - Steve Martin latest message

 

July 9, 2025 Greetings to you once again. Is it true - 'give and you shall receive'? When I was 18, a long time ago, I worked the night shift stocking grocery shelves in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Being raised a Roman Catholic, my concept of the Bible was limited to hearing the priest read from it a few sentences at a time during Mass. Working with me at the store was a young Baptist kid. He would talk to me at breaks, and being curious, I would listen also out of respect. When he spoke about tithing, I had no idea what that was. Catholics, mostly, at least in my young days, threw in a few dollars as the usher passed the long-handled basket down each row. My message today isn’t about tithing, though; since I was 18, I have tithed. A life of generosity goes way beyond your finances. It is having a heart as our Father does. To walk in His love, which He calls us to do, we must practice being generous. Please read below to find out what will help you in your walk as well. And…I can testify, based on my financial well-being and the life I've lived, that being generous has proven that the Lord is absolutely right. Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin Love For His People Ministry P.S. View the photos below and watch the new videos below. You can see all my videos on our YouTube channel, Love For His People/Steve Martin—over 2,900.

Bird Photo of the Week: This mom and her kids were in our downspout on our front porch. She gave me the courtesy of allowing me to take the family photo. Steve Martin Israel Photo of the Week: Hannele Pardain (Christian Friends of Israel -USA director), Ray Sanders (Christian Friends of Israel Co-Founder), Steve Martin - at the CFI office in Jerusalem, Israel. Ray passed on Oct. 6, 2023 (Photo: May 2004)  Live Generously -         But how?    “A generous person will be prosperous, and one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty.” Proverbs 11:25, NASB   Learning to give…in prayer, encouraging others, our funds, and our time…does not happen overnight. In fact, for my life, it has been a process made possible by the Lord’s grace and encouragement. You can learn even more as you walk in His daily light and Word.   I want to share four examples with you to help you become more generous. I purposely kept them short to keep your attention.   1.     Prayer. For Christians, once you have experienced the Savior of your soul, prayer comes naturally. Say a quick word, and then watch the Lord respond. As a young toddler in your faith, He shows Himself strong on your behalf. But He expects you to grow up. To be consistent. To show His love to others by saying you will pray for them when asked (and when not) and actually do it.   Celebration of Disciplines is a book I read decades ago, and it instilled in me the correct view of practicing what we talk about. I encourage you to take a look.   Using a Proclamation Card, printed by Derek Prince Ministries, enables me to pray faithfully for Israel every day. If you'd like one, visit their website (highlighted, $0.05-$0.25 each) or write to me, and I'll send you one free of charge. It is the size of a bookmark and fits easily in my Complete Jewish Bible (or whatever version you use).   2. Encouraging others can be as simple as texting someone to say hello or being part of a WhatsApp, Signal, or even a Facebook group to share concerns and events that bring others joy and uplift. Phone calls? Not so much, unless you are older than 50. My adult kids won’t respond much to a call, but they'll respond to a text. Back at you real quick, generally!   3.     Funds – giving of what you have from what the Lord has given you to bless others with. I once heard a message from a man who gave thousands, nearly 90% of his business income, to ministries. And the Lord continually increased his business. At the time, I thought, “That will never happen to me. I can barely give 10% (tithe), especially with a wife and four kids still in the house.”   As the years went by, and the Lord helped me discipline my spending (by reducing waste and entertainment on ourselves), He enabled us to give more. My heart of giving grew, and I sought ways “to save” so I could have more “to give”. And trust me, it works.   4. Time – we have all been given 24 hours in a day. What do you do with it? Work, sleep, eat, entertain yourself, and such. Just a quick word about our time. We will each give an account of what we do with it. May your works burn up in the end, or may you be given crowns for how you blessed others with the time you were given—our choice.   I have come to believe this Scripture, believing the Lord to expand the truth in my heart.   “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6:28, NASB   Living a life of generosity takes time. It is worth all the effort you put forth to do just that.   Ahava and Shalom,   Steve Martin   P.S. Next week, I will share a significant announcement that Laurie and I are about to embark on. I hope you read it!   We certainly are grateful for your support, as it costs us to send these messages each week. Please note that contributions can be made online by clicking here: DONATE HERE. (Or you can go to our website, Love For His People, and click on the donate button on the right-hand column.   Are you new to these messages, or has another shared them with you? Sign up here to receive it directly. Click here: Sign Up for Steve Martin's Messages. (Or...click on the coffee cup shown on either side of this message in the columns!)   Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd. Pineville, North Carolina, USA   Message #6 in new series (2025): "Live Generously – But How?" July 7, 2025 First photo: Cathy Hargett, Highway To Zion Founder, Aug. 2011. Teaching the people. Second photo: Billy Graham Library "The Sower" Training them up in the way they should go. Charlotte, North Carolina (Dec. 2022).

"Hearing the Lord's Voice" - Ahava Moments With You, Steve Martin, David Peterman Charlotte, NC Do you hear? Do you want to hear more? Take a few minutes to listen to what He may be sharing with you now as we discuss how to hear His voice for your life. Today you can. There are two parts, for the camera's battery ran out in the middle of the first video! (Sorry about that.) Listen to part 2 also, as we continue on. Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin, Founder, Love For His People Ministry in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Music video: Jerusalem, Israel - night street music with the violinist at the corner of Jaffa and Ben Yehuda in Zion Square. (Recorded by Steve Martin, Jerusalem 2019)

Above video: My good friend Avraham Saidian is from Jerusalem. He is a two-shop owner on Ben Yehuda St., along with his two sons, David and Dan, and his daughter, Dahlia. We have been friends now for over 20 years (As of May 2025). The year I first met him, he asked for help with a phone call to St. John's Island, South Carolina. With the success of that call, he was so blessed that he had me come with him to his house in northern Jerusalem for a Shabbat meal. I then stayed overnight at his insistence, went to shul (synagogue), visited his son's house, and then slept on the couch. In the morning, he had an Arab taxi driver (being Shabbat) take me back to my hotel, the Jerusalem Gold, where the Christian Friends of Israel USA tour group, directed by Hannele Pardain, which I was a part of, was staying. This video was recorded on Oct. 17, 2018, in Avraham's shop at 15 Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem.

As in many of Steve's previous books, he continues to share experiences and inspiration in being faithful in the Christian walk - hearing the voice of the Lord, knowing His written Word, adhering to the teachings of those who have gone before - in order to stand strong in the midst of societal changes with the truth of the Lord Jesus, Yeshua. As you read these chapters, may the Lord's encouragement through His Holy Spirit strengthen your inner being to walk out the calling He has on your life, among your family, and others surrounding you. Being faithful to the end is possible only because of His grace and mercy working through us daily. Buy now on Amazon HB $14.95, PB $9.95, Kindle $2.99

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