New Bible Study for Women

This Thursday FUEL Bible Study class begins April 28th for 6 weeks from 6:30-8:30pm at The Crossing

• Cost: $10
• Sign up: http://www.thecrossing.com/fuel
• Theme: Bible study for women on Jesus' parables on the topic "The Kingdom of Heaven is like..." We will take a closer look at how Jesus explained life through his parables. As women we will learn to believe as Jesus believed so we can do what Jesus did. For more information contact nromero@thecrossing.com

SYNOPSIS
Jesus taught about one thing more than any other: The Kingdom of Heaven. What is the Kingdom of Heaven and why does it matter to us in our day-to-day lives? Without realizing it, many of us have faith in Jesus as our savior for after we die but we do not know how to live here and now with him as our teacher, friend and King. We live by culture's definition of "the good life" instead of Jesus' definition of real life. There is more to Reality than we have been told; This is Jesus' Good News. If you're thirsty for a bible study on Jesus' teachings and how to apply them to everyday life, join us!

Overview: 

Week 1 & 2 - That's Good News!

Jesus taught about one thing more than any other: The Kingdom of Heaven

 What is it, where is it and why is it Good News for us here and now? These two weeks we will explore and discuss this new way of living.“Think again about your strategy for life in view of your opportunity to live in the Kingdom of the Heavens now and forever.” (Matthew 4:17)

Week 3 - Blessed life!

Jesus' sermon on the mount was a declaration on how life in the Kingdom of God really works. Jesus gets to the heart of our spirits in this teaching. This week we will become Jesus' apprentices for living in and from the Kingdom." Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." (Matthew 11:28-30)

Weeks 5 & 6 - Act like it!

 If we are "ravished with the Kingdom of God"… If we believe that God is real and we actually live in a world where His grace, power and love are always available, how should we respond? How do we live day-by-day now that we see the world as Jesus sees it? So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that's where the action is. See things from his perspective. (Col 3: 1-2)

Teacher: Nicole Romero 

I've been attending The Crossing since 1996 and I have been on staff since 2005. After graduating from USC with a degree in Film, TV and Media Studies I worked in the exciting and torturous world of Hollywood for five years before slowly transitioning to the passion of my life - using art and words to draw people closer to our loving God. Now I spend my time divided between ministry in the Creative Arts at The Crossing, reading way too many Bible study and theology books, and still learning to be a productive, healthy adult.

I'm obsessed with God, beauty, art and travel... Deeply in love with Jesus... Passionate about marriage... Constantly curious... Open to discussing anything... Always up for a laugh. I’m married to my absolute soul mate and we work super hard at it. I am a mom to two little girls who suck me dry only to fill me up again with something sweeter. I believe in a Kingdom of Heaven that’s closer than my breath. I am a disciple of a Jesus and everything I do comes from Him and for Him.

My goal here is to open up my own mind and anyone who wants to come with me to a world where Jesus is surprising, fun, powerful and near... And to make every moment count for my own sake and for others.