(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Hebrews 2:14-15-Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all... Continue Reading →
Three Great Things About The Birth Of Jesus Christ
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com It is written: Acts 10:43-To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins." The birth of Jesus Christ into this world was spoken of throughout several texts of the Old Testament. These texts often began with the birth of... Continue Reading →
Christ Our Passover
It is written: 1 Corinthians 5:7-Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. The church at Corinth had some members of the church who were involved in very public sexual sin. Paul encouraged the Christians to... Continue Reading →
Why Is Jesus Called “Everlasting Father?”
It is written: Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Book of Isaiah contains many beautiful and powerful prophecies of Jesus Christ. Indeed, Isaiah’s... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Sixteen)
It is written: “All the ends of the world Shall remember and turn to the LORD, And all the families of the nations Shall worship before You. 28 For the kingdom is the LORD's, And He rules over the nations. 29 All the prosperous of the earth Shall eat and worship; All those who go down to... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Fifteen)
It is written: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.” (Psalm 22:22) In the midst of His suffering and death, the Psalmist prophesied that He would still bring praises to God. He had certainly died (cf. Psalm 22:15, 29). How, then, would He be... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Fourteen)
It is written: “You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him, And fear Him, all you offspring of Israel! 24 For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard.” (Psalm 22:23-24).... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Thirteen)
It is written: “All the ends of the world Shall remember and turn to the LORD, And all the families of the nations Shall worship before You.” (Psalm 22:27) One of the reasons why the Messiah could rejoice even in His suffering was due to the knowledge that He had accomplished the vast work that... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Twelve)
It is written: “Save Me from the lion's mouth And from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered Me.” (Psalm 22:21) The 22 Psalm is not simply a prophecy about the suffering and death of the Messiah. It is a text which speaks of His difficulties, and His doubts. It eloquently speaks of... Continue Reading →
The Messianic King Of Psalm 22 (Ten)
It is written: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning?” (Psalm 22:1) One of the most difficult thoughts that I have grappled with throughout my life was based upon this verse. When Jesus was being crucified, He quoted... Continue Reading →