Calling all Bible study geeks—or anyone who’s ever been curious about the Bible! On this episode of the 4:13, Bible teacher Mikella Van Dyke breaks down common misconceptions and reservations so many of us have about studying Scripture.
Spoiler Alert: You don’t need a seminary degree to understand the Bible—you just need an open heart!
While I was writing my Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight Bible study, my mom would text me most days and ask if I will be in Heaven today. Of course, she meant in the Heaven manuscript! But even though I wasn’t in Heaven literally, Heaven was in me—the hope of it, the wonder of it, the anticipation of it.
Now, after steeping myself in what Scripture says about Heaven over the past year, I feel far more anchored in the reality of eternity, and I’m growing in anticipation of my faith becoming sight, living fully in my glorious unending.
Did you know focusing on your future can change your present? Research has shown that thinking about the future can actually improve your mental health. It can reduce worry, increase hope, and refine your sense of purpose.
Well, that’s especially true if we’re talking about your certain future—in Heaven. Because sometimes, focusing on your uncertain future can have the opposite effect.
So today, you’re going to learn how thinking about your certain future, in Paradise, can make a huge difference in how you live today.
I get questions all the time from women who are interested in reading one of my books. But once I mention my newest option is a Bible study … they pump the brakes on the conversation!
“That sounds way too intimidating!” “I wouldn’t know where to start.” “It’s just me. I don’t have anyone to study with.”
Girl, I get it! Bible study can sound a little scary, especially if you’re new to the Bible or don’t have group of women to help you along. So, if that’s you, let me unintimidate this whole concept for you!
Have you ever experienced a “blue flower moment?” Not likely, right? That’s not a phrase you hear every day!
Well, after listening to this very special BONUS episode of the 4:13, you’ll not only recall the blue flower moments you’ve already experienced, you’ll also be able to recognize them all the time.
But first, let me explain what a blue flower moment is…
As we kick off this new year, we’re beginning with the end in mind! And to be clear, I’m talking about our ultimate end … in Heaven, which is our glorious unending.
We’re jumping all the way to Heaven because this is a very special day for me! Today is when my newest Bible study called Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight releases. Woohoo!
But before we begin with the end in mind, let’s begin at the beginning of my attempt to write Heaven. I thought it would be fun for you to go behind the scenes of the writing process so you can see how the Lord carried me and this project along, and how—in a similar sense—He carries you along too.
