Heaven Bible Study

I sent out this announcement today. It seems to me that at my age, having just lost Jackie, that God is wanting the theme of Heaven to be a major part of the message of my life to the body of Christ. Of course, you would have to live in my area to attend! But you can pray for me and you can pray for the participants. And - you can study about heaven yourself.

I will obey until He directs me elsewhere.

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Announcing a 6 week Bible Study facilitated by Fred Miska on…

HEAVEN

Study is based on the book, Heaven, by Randy Alcorn and on the Bible

Here’s a quick survey: How do you feel about Heaven? (Check all that apply.)
q I’m so excited about Heaven I can hardly stand it.
q I just don’t think about Heaven at all.
q I fear Heaven.
q I’m dreading Heaven.
q Could we talk about something else, please?

Excerpt from Introduction to Heaven by Randy Alcorn:

The early Christians were preoccupied with Heaven but today many people find no joy at all when they think about Heaven. “A pastor once confessed to me, ‘whenever I think about Heaven, it makes me depressed. I’d rather just cease to exist when I die. I can’t stand the thought of that endless tedium. To float around in the clouds with nothing to do but strum a harp… it’s all so terribly boring. Heaven doesn’t sound much better than hell. I’d rather be annihilated than spend eternity in a place like that.”’

‘In this study we’ll see from Scripture an exciting yet strangely neglected truth – that God never gave up on His original plan for humans to dwell on earth. In fact, the climax of history will be the creation of a New Heaven and a New Earth, a resurrected universe inhabited by resurrected people living with the resurrected Jesus.’ (Rev. 21:1-4)


And, in my own words:

If you can see Heaven, the shore on the other side, it will revolutionize your life, your ability to persevere during trials and your walk with the Lord will be strengthened and more joyous. It will also greatly comfort you, as it has me, if you have a loved one who died in the Lord. I believe this study will also energize you to share the gospel.

I believe this study is for everyone. If God wills, I will periodically offer this study. I invite you to be part of the first group. – Fred Miska