About “The Blood (Live)”
The song was written by Jenn Johnson, Dante Bowe, and Mitch Wong, and Bethel Music's live recording, released March 15, 2024, is led by worship leader David Funk. It is a declaration that salvation rests on the blood of Jesus rather than on human effort or achievement. Wong has described the bridge as a teaching moment to the church, saying it has never been about performance or perfection, only the blood of Jesus.
Written by Jenn Johnson, Dante Bowe and Mitch Wong · Released 2024 on Moments: Wait (Live) · CCLI #7204970
- A studio version featuring Jenn Johnson and David Funk was later released in October 2025
Churches that sing it
Real churches in our map with this in their worship playlist — 15 you can watch on YouTube.
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “The Blood (Live)”?
Jenn Johnson, Dante Bowe and Mitch Wong. It was first released in 2024 on Moments: Wait (Live).
What is “The Blood (Live)” about?
The song was written by Jenn Johnson, Dante Bowe, and Mitch Wong, and Bethel Music's live recording, released March 15, 2024, is led by worship leader David Funk. It is a declaration that salvation rests on the blood of Jesus rather than on human effort or achievement. Wong has described the bridge as a teaching moment to the church, saying it has never been about performance or perfection, only the blood of Jesus.
How many churches sing “The Blood (Live)”?
52 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Redemption, the Cross — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.