Bethel Church LJ Podcast

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?

Armor Order

John 17:15-19- Jesus High Priestly Prayer

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to this world any more than I do. 17 Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. 18 Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. 19 And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth.

 

The Ten Commandments Part 7

We all broke this commandment. Jesus was crucified on the Cross of Calvary, and we all played a part in His death. As a result, we all deserve only God's judgment. However, because of His great mercy, grace, love, compassion, forgiveness, and salvation, they continue to flow from that very same cross to anyone who cries out, “Lord, have mercy on me.”

Healings And Miracles

God is still healing. God is still performing miracles. The Spirit that worked through Jesus, and then through the apostles, is the same Spirit indwelling and empowering the church today. The question is whether the church is willing to believe, pursue, and obey.

I believe the Lord is stirring His church again, not just to preach salvation, but to demonstrate the Kingdom. And I believe He wants to increase the flow of healings and miracles among His people, so that Jesus can be glorified as we facilitate hurting, damaged people towards wholeness.