(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Peter 4:12-16-Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be... Continue Reading →
Crystals For “Spiritual” Purposes?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 10:19-20-What am I saying then? That an idol is anything, or what is offered to idols is anything? 20 Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with... Continue Reading →
The Parable Of The Tares And The Life Of Adam And Eve
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 13:37-43-He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 The enemy who sowed... Continue Reading →
Choosing To Believe The Best About People
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (Amplified)-Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Each of us has a choice about how we view those... Continue Reading →
Is Money The Answer For Everything?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ecclesiastes 10:19-A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything. Recently, I read an article that defended the premise that the Bible teaches money is the answer for all of our problems. Of course, the Bible tells us quite differently: indeed,... Continue Reading →
Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame For His Name
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Acts 5:41-So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. When these words were written by Luke, it was in reference to how the Apostles had been arrested for preaching in Jesus’ Name. While... Continue Reading →
Bacha Bazi
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 1:17-Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. Within Islam, there is a practice known as “bacha bazi.” It roughly translates as “boy play,” and has reference to sexual abuse of boys. Derek Gilbert describes this barbaric... Continue Reading →
God’s Antidote To Worry
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Philippians 4:6-7-Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. One of the most difficult... Continue Reading →
Was Paul Just Ignorant?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: 1 Timothy 1:12-13-And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.... Continue Reading →
Learning Love From The Book Of Ruth
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ruth 1:16-17-But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. 17 Where you die,... Continue Reading →