Jesus showed that keeping the law perfectly matters nothing when our heart, mind and mouth violate the intent of the law. Only by grace can we live in a way that is good for relationships and for our eternal salvation.

As Bethany Church celebrates 75 years of ministry in Fresno, we look ahead at God’s future for us, fueled by God’s faithfulness, grace and truth

Jesus' teaching preserves the order and justice of God's laws, but shows that keeping the law won't save us - only faith in him does that.

Jesus illustrates the identity and function of a disciple with metaphors of salt and light. We play an important role in our world as we live out kingdom values and communicate the good news of Jesus. As we walk in this identity, God receives much glory.

The disciple of Jesus has chosen – volunteered – to live in a way that agrees with God’s priorities now, so they can enjoy God’s blessings always.

Swarmed by miracle-seeking crowds, Jesus did more than fix people - he taught them to fill their life. Do you want to be fixed or filled by the Lord?

In the early church, the faithful boldness of many ordinary believers led to a rapid spread of the gospel. What part can we play in the multiplication of the Good News through our church to the world?

A fully alive church is unified in its faith in Jesus and in its pursuit of maturity. If we are going to mature in our faith and grow in our love for God and people, we need settings where we matter and can live it out.

A fully alive church is one that pursues unity. Unity happens when we choose humility, kindness, patience and forebearance, and when each one is encouraged to function in God’s calling and gifting on their life.

As Christians, we are to be fully alive and make Christ Jesus known. Looking into 2017, how will we be the display of God’s grace and kindness through our lives and through our church?