(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: John 18:1-12-When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3 Then... Continue Reading →
The Spirit Who Now Works In The Sons Of Disobedience
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Ephesians 2:1-3-And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among... Continue Reading →
He Understands
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 63:9-In all their affliction He was afflicted, And the Angel of His Presence saved them; In His love and in His pity He redeemed them; And He bore them and carried them All the days of old. Years ago, I was doing some study on... Continue Reading →
Is The Bible Anti-Sex?
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Hebrews 13:4-Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. Many believe that Christianity is a religion which is opposed to sex. However, this is not the case. Indeed, the teachings of the Bible make it clear that God... Continue Reading →
The Visit On The Third Day
(More Bible studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:1-2-Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had... Continue Reading →
Do Not Think It Strange
(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 →