(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Job 40:15; 41:1-Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you; He eats grass like an ox…Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower? One of the great questions which has intrigued me through... Continue Reading →
Dealing With Anxiety
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Psalm 94:19-In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. And: Psalm 139:23-Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; Anxiety can be crippling. The fear of the nameless dread; the terror by day; the haunting... Continue Reading →
Flaming Out
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 42:3-A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. Recently, I made the decision to resign as the minister for the church I have worked with for nearly ten years. This decision had... Continue Reading →
The Bible And Mental Health
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Proverbs 31:6-Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of heart. Throughout the Bible, we are reminded that the recreational use of drugs is forbidden and condemned (Ephesians 5:18; Titus 2:12-14; Proverbs 20:1). However, there is a place for... Continue Reading →
Lessons From The Illegal Trial Of Jesus And Unjust Persecution
(More Bible Studies available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Isaiah 53:8 (ERV)-He was taken away by force and judged unfairly. The people of his time did not even notice that he was killed. But he was put to death for the sins of his people. One thing that I love about Jesus is that He... Continue Reading →
Why Did Adam And Eve Notice Their Nakedness After They Sinned?
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Genesis 3:7-Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. When God made Adam and Eve, everything was perfect (Genesis 1:31). Adam and Eve were naked together, enjoying sexual... Continue Reading →
The Soldiers At The Tomb And Jesus’ Resurrection
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Matthew 28:11-15-Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened. 12 When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the... Continue Reading →
The Two Witnesses Of Revelation
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Revelation 11:3-7-And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to... Continue Reading →
Tested As Gold
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.mark tabata.com) It is written: Job 3:11-Why did I not die at birth? Why did I not perish when I came from the womb? The patriarch Job was a righteous man, but one who suffered greatly. When we read through the Book of Job, we are made aware quickly of... Continue Reading →
The Promise Of Resurrection And The Problem Of Evil
(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Romans 8:18-22-For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation... Continue Reading →