Bethel Church LJ Podcast

The Ten Commandments Part 11

To conquer sins like coveting, greed, lust, and the longing for power, position, or fame, you must redirect your passion. The essential step is to develop a relationship with Christ as your main focus. Center your efforts on serving Christ and His followers. Serving should come first. By pledging yourself to service, you'll notice that worldly coveting gradually diminishes.

The Power of Kingdom Alignment

Many believers pray for blessings on things that are misaligned. However, blessings tend to come more naturally when lives are guided by God’s rule embodied in His Word.

The Kingdom System represents God’s call for us to align ourselves, moving beyond simple faith or ethics to establish proper governance under rightful authority. Jesus’ words continue to hold true:

“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.”

When we prioritize alignment, provision naturally follows. When we allow God to take the lead in our lives, we will find that life begins to work as it was meant to.

In the end, the real question isn’t whether God is willing to rule. It’s whether we are willing to surrender to His rule as we surrender to Him.

Restoration - The Rest of the Story

God doesn’t just rescue us so we can sit safely forever. He restores us so we can participate in His work of restoration. Forgiven people become sent people. Jesus didn’t merely pay our debt; He came to restore what sin had ruined. In short, Redemption frees us from sin; Restoration brings us back to life.

·  Restored relationship.

·  Restored identity.

·  Restored health.

·  Restored authority.

·  Restored purpose.

This is not a different gospel. It is the rest of the story.

The Kingdom Mission

The Kingdom advances wherever Christ is welcomed not only as Savior but as Lord. When He reigns in us, His Kingdom moves through us into our homes, our work, our relationships, and our communities. Lives are transformed. Culture begins to change. Darkness loses its authority. The reign of God advances.

As we celebrate Christmas, we, His people, should do more than remember the birth of the baby Jesus. We should recognize the opportunity to renew our allegiance to the King who came. We should seek to recommit to His mission and allow His truths to shape how we live every day. When the King truly reigns in us, the Kingdom is revealed in us and can then advance through us.

The Realities of Healing Today

Healing is the will of God. It was central to Jesus' ministry, and it continues today through the power of the Holy Spirit in the Church. We recognize that not every sickness is healed instantly, but every true healing, whether miraculous, gradual, or medical, comes from God.

Therefore, the Church must continue to preach the Word, lay hands on the sick, and expect God to move in power.

 Jesus is still the Healer.

 The Spirit is still giving gifts.

 The Church is still called to minister in His name

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

 

The Ten Commandments Part 10

Why is God so opposed to lying? As we mentioned earlier, the Ten Commandments are the most crucial set of rules ever created for building a good society. However, such a society cannot be established or maintained without a foundation of truth. In bringing His Kingdom into this world, God is introducing His way of living life. He is cultivating within His people godly behaviors that will create a godly society. To faithfully share the gospel, we must be truth-tellers. To live in harmony with one another, we must value truth and practice it with one another.

Promise Without Presence

Moses was unwilling for the Promises of God to come to them without the Presence of God. Moses interceded before God that His Presence would go with the people. It was His Presence that was the key to who they were. God heared His prayer and as a result, the temple was completed and God's Presence dwelt among them through it. The presence of God that Once filled the tabernacle now fills every believer through Christ. Just as Jesus was God with us, the Spirit is now God in us, empowering us to shine in a world covered in darkness. Our highest calling is to be His dwelling place, living carriers of His presence, so that through us the world may see His glory.

The Ten Commandments Part 9

This isn’t about pointing fingers; it’s about recognizing where theft can happen. Again it’s not to condemn us, but to call us back into integrity, obedience, and courage. Scripture teaches us that stealing is always wrong. Whether it’s money influence or spiritual opportunity, but God shows us these areas not to shame us. But so that we can return what belongs to Him and fully embraces what He longs to give us.

Without Faith...

The difference between inside and outside is more than just a word. It means standing outside of faith, beyond the will and direction of God for your lives. It’s also the difference between being in His will and being outside of His will for our lives.

Initially, we pictured someone outside a city wall or closed door, with the King inside ready to welcome. The good news is now that the door is open. You no longer have to stay outside; you can enter where God’s presence, promises, and pleasure dwell through faith in Jesus.

Where are you right now? Do you find yourself on the outside, or have you crossed the threshold through faith? Today, I want to encourage you to take that step. Enter in. The King is calling, and His arms are open wide. Step into His will, by faith, and find the abundant life that only He gives.

Is God Your Backup Plan?

Illustration: Think about a backup generator. It sits in the backyard, silent and unused most of the time. We barely give it attention—until the power goes out. Suddenly, that generator becomes the most important thing in the house. But the moment the lights return, it goes quiet again, forgotten until the next crisis.

That’s how many people treat God. As long as life is running smoothly, He sits idle in thebackground. But when everything shuts down—when the job fails, the relationship breaks.

 The storm hits—suddenly they call on Him to keep the lights on. And once things improve, He fades into the background again.

But God was never meant to be your backup generator. He is the true Light, meant to shine every day—not just when your world goes dark. He doesn’t just flicker on in emergencies—He powers your entire life.

So the call is clear: Tear down the imitation altars. Restore God’s altar to the center. Stop living with divided devotion. Choose today—will God be your backup, or your everything?