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God’s Covenant With Abram (Genesis 15:1-21) The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/08/gods-covenant-with-abram/">God’s Covenant With Abram</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

The Meaning of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) Jesus shares this parable so that we may see the futility of living up to the law.  He also uses this occasion to challenge all of us to live out what we know we should be doing.  We have plenty to keep us focused on – what […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/05/the-meaning-of-the-good-samaritan-luke-10-25-37/"...

Jesus is More Than Enough (Luke 9:10-17) Whatever battle you are fighting or challenge you are facing, Luke wants us to learn that Jesus is enough – He is more than enough.  The fact that Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with such a meager amount of food proves to us that Jesus has the […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/05/jesus-is-more-than-enough-luke-...

Learning to Live Life with God (Luke 8:22-25) Jesus reveals Himself in an extraordinary way to His disciples.  They already believe in Him but they need to learn more about Him.  This greater comprehension of Him is grasped within the context of great tribulation.  He is the answer to making it through life’s trials and He is […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/05/...

God Has Visited His People (Luke 7:1-17) Luke records two miracles of Jesus that reminds us of both His compassion and concern for humanity.  There is also a clear manifestation of His power and an example of a quality of faith that drew a response of admiration from Jesus.  These two stories are a reminder of who Jesus truly is and […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/05...

How Jesus Makes Disciples (Luke 5:1-11) In three different scenes in this one connected story, we will see Jesus’ teaching and the response of the multitudes; Jesus’ miracle and the response of the disciples; Jesus’ call and the response of the disciples.  Luke is concerned to put Jesus before our eyes so that we understand who He […] The post <a href="http://theoas...

A heart of worship with Nicole Ainsworth. (Bible study) The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/a-heart-of-worship/">A Heart Of Worship</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Sin: The Great Contradiction (Colossians 3:1-10; Genesis 5:3; Ephesians 4:21-24) How has sin affected humanity? It has rendered us incapable of reflecting God’s attributes as He intended. Only through the work of Christ have we been freed from sin to be what we were created to be. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/sin-the-great-contradiction/">Sin: The Great Con...

The Return of The King (Zechariah 14:1-21) The prophet Zechariah ends his message with the dramatic and unprecedented events that surround the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.  It will be a day unlike any other in the history of the world and one in which every believer in Jesus anticipates. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/the-return-of-the-king-zechariah-14-1-21/">Th...

The Case for the Resurrection presented by Steve Royce The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-case-for-the-resurrection/">The Case For The Resurrection</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

The Work of Christ (Zechariah 13:1-9) We may have faulty expectations about what it will look like to live the life of a disciple.  In Zechariah 13, God’s prophet aims to help us to adjust our expectations so that we can be ready for the realities of the Christian life in both its trials and its wonderful […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-work-of-christ-ze...

What a Difference a Day Makes (Zechariah 12:1-14) History pivots on a day. The phrase “on that day’ is used some sixteen times in the last three chapters to focus our attention on what for Zechariah will be the climactic work of God in saving His people. What a difference a day makes! The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-zechariah-12-1-1...

The Drama of the Good Shepherd (Zechariah 11:1 -17) This passage unveils for us the word of the Lord in a Three-Act Drama.  Like Ezekiel and Jeremiah before him, Zechariah is called upon to  preach and to accompany his preaching with drama.  Zechariah enacts a play with three scenes, each of them quite sobering as […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-drama-of-the-g...

The Lord, Our Shepherd (Zechariah 10:1 -12) This section of the book of Zechariah depicts the Lord as the Great Shepherd of His flock, the people of Judah.  It is an image full of rich scriptural associations and wonderful comfort and encouragement for all of God’s people. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-lord-our-shepherd-zechariah-10-1-12/">The Lord, Our...

The Coming King (Zechariah 9:1 -17) Zechariah chapter 9 is the first part of the final section of the book dealing now with “The Coming King.”  It’s in this part of Zechariah’s prophecy that we find the most explicit and persistent references to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.  It’s as if we are ascending […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/...

A Call to Spiritual Formation (Zechariah 7:1 – 8:6) We come to a pivot point in Zechariah’s prophecy between the encouragement of God’s coming kingdom and the insight into God’s coming King.  Worship of God is resuming in the land but is this worship acceptable to God?  God instructs the people through His prophet Zechariah what is […] The post <a href="http:/...

Sustaining Faith Amidst Continual Hardship (Zechariah 6:1-15) What will generate and sustain faith in the midst of constant , unremitting hardship?  The answer in Zechariah 6 may surprise you.  The answer is the doctrine of God; God will sustain you.  Knowing Him, who He is, what He is like is Zechariah’s answer to the crushing burdens […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.co...

Encouragement Through Hard Times (Zechariah 5:1-11) Our circumstances, however hard they may be, must never be allowed to become an excuse for sin or for backing away from the task God has given us.  We must never allow self-pity to paralyze us in the pursuit of holiness.  Here Zechariah is summoned by God to confront […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/02/encouragement-...

Not By Strength and Not By Might (Zechariah 4:1-14) If the people of God in every generation are going to be strong and courageous in order to carry out the will of God, they must do the same three things that God invited Zechariah to do in this dramatic vision in this passage of Zechariah. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/not-by-strength-and-not-by-might-zechariah-4-1-14/&q...

A Supernatural Reality (Zechariah 3:1-10) In this day and age you are a Christian, you need to understand that you are opposed. The fiercest enemy facing you today, Christian, is the accuser himself, the Devil. He is the great enemy of your soul. The point of Zechariah Chapter 3 is to reveal to us God’s […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/a-supernatural-reality-...

A Message of Hope in the Midst of Despair (Zechariah 2:1-13) The importance of such a message to the people of God in Zechariah’s day cannot be overstated.  No longer an independent nation, the once magnificent city of Jerusalem was in ruins and the temple of God was still to be built.  Deeply discouraged, they […] The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/a-message-of-ho...

A Message of Strength and Courage (Zechariah 1:1-21) God would use the prophet Zechariah to challenge His people as well as encourage His people.  Their approach to life wasn’t getting them anywhere and now it was time to take a different approach. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/a-message-of-strength-and-courage-zechariah-1-1-21/">A Message of Strength and Co...

The Distinctive Marks of Christians (Acts 2:42-47) Luke informs us of the passions and priorities of the early church after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.  These distinctive marks should be seen in the church today. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/the-distinctive-marks-of-christians-acts-2-42-47/">The Distinctive Marks Of Christians (Acts 2:42-47)</a> firs...

Convictions of Holy Spirit Ministry (Acts 2:14-41) Peter responds to the disbelieving crowd of people who witnessed the coming of the Holy Spirit.  He teaches them that this event is the fulfillment of prophecy and then proceeds to deliver the first of fifteen sermons recorded in Acts. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/convictions-of-holy-spirit-ministry-acts-2-14-41/"&g...

The Arrival of the Spirit (Acts 2:1 -13) Luke records the highlights of one of the defining moments of spiritual history. It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. This event would signify the beginning of much more to come; more that we ourselves are now part of! The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2017/11/the-arrival-of-the-spirit-acts-2-1-13/">The Arri...