The Purpose For Our Suffering James 5:11 (ESV)-Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. Job suffered terribly, losing his children, his home, and his business. Later, he was covered from... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Monday May 19 2025
Is Our Suffering A Punishment For Our Sin? Job 4:7-8 (CEV)-Can you think of any innocent person who was ever destroyed? Do you know of any place where good people are punished? 8 Yes, I have seen people whose lives were cut short, but they were evil troublemakers. Job 8:4 (CEV)-If your children sinned against God,... Continue Reading →
Three Reasons That Christian’s Should Speak Up About Moral Issues That Intersect With Politics
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 2 Timothy 4:2 (Amplified)-Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Thursday May 15 2025
He Feels With Us Not Against Us (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) Hebrews 4:15-16-For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy... Continue Reading →
Letter To Governor Andy Beshear Regarding Deportation Of 240, 000 Ukrainian Refugees
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Proverbs 31:8-9 (NLT)-Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Recently, I wrote the following letter to Governor Beshear regarding the Trump administration’s deplorable treatment... Continue Reading →
The Antichrist Of Revelation 13 Is The Pope Of The Roman Catholic Church
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 John 2:18-Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour. When the Apostle John wrote his Epistles, he made reference several... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Tuesday May 13 2025
Speech Seasoned With Salt (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) Colossians 4:6-Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Throughout the Bible, salt is used as a symbol for something which purifies. An example of this is seen in the Old Testament... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Monday May 12 2025
The More They Prospered The More They Sinned (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) Hosea 4:7 (Amplified)-The more they increased and multiplied [in prosperity and power], the more they sinned against Me; I will change their glory into shame. God declared that the more His people succeeded and prospered, the more that they sinned against... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Friday May 9 2025
Mothers Are Such A Blessing (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) 2 Timothy 1:5-when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Mother’s Day is a time of celebrating the blessing of our... Continue Reading →
Mark Tabata’s Weekday Devotionals: Thursday May 8 2025
Your Problems Aren’t Too Hard For God (More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) Jeremiah 32:17-Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. When we consider the vastness of this universe in which we live, we can rest... Continue Reading →