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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 58 MIN

Ep 58: Only By the Blood (“The Blood” by Bethel Music)

from Lyric and Letter: Worship in The Word

What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder—but with understanding what’s already been done?In today’s episode, we sit with “The Blood” by Bethel Music—a worship anthem written for the weary, the striving, the ones caught on the hamster wheel of Christian performance who’ve forgotten they can step off and rest.But this isn’t just a song.It’s a declaration.That everything changed. That you’ve been washed from the inside. That it could have only been the blood.Because in Scripture, the scarlet thread runs from Genesis to Revelation—from the first covering in the garden to the wedding feast of the Lamb—reminding us that God has always been the One who provides, covers, and transforms through blood.In This Episode:• Hear the story behind “The Blood” and why it was written as a call back to simple, honest worship• Trace the scarlet thread from Genesis 3 to Revelation 19, discovering how every drop of blood pointed to Christ• Explore the Martha-to-Mary transformation that happens when we stop performing and start abiding• Rest in the truth that you’re not becoming something—you already are something beautiful in HimListen to “The Blood” by Bethel Music:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOXWant to go deeper?• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional• Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com• Connect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter• Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.comThank you for being part of this community.My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you can step off the wheel and into His rest.Because you’re not becoming something. You already are something beautiful in Him.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“The Blood” by Bethel Music © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder—but with understanding what’s already been done?In today’s episode, we sit with “The Blood” by Bethel Music—a worship anthem written for the weary, the striving, the ones caught on the hamster wheel of Christian performance who’ve forgotten they can step off and rest.But this isn’t just a song.It’s a declaration.That everything changed. That you’ve been washed from the inside. That it could have only been the blood.Because in Scripture, the scarlet thread runs from Genesis to Revelation—from the first covering in the garden to the wedding feast of the Lamb—reminding us that God has always been the One who provides, covers, and transforms through blood.In This Episode:• Hear the story behind “The Blood” and why it was written as a call back to simple, honest worship• Trace the scarlet thread from Genesis 3 to Revelation 19, discovering how every drop of blood pointed to Christ• Explore the Martha-to-Mary transformation that happens when we stop performing and start abiding• Rest in the truth that you’re not becoming something—you already are something beautiful in HimListen to “The Blood” by Bethel Music:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOXWant to go deeper?• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional• Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com• Connect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter• Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.comThank you for being part of this community.My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you can step off the wheel and into His rest.Because you’re not becoming something. You already are something beautiful in Him.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“The Blood” by Bethel Music © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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