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Learning To Minister In An Imperfect Environment (Acts 5:1 – 42) The early church was facing trials from all directions but through it all God’s message was making progress and God’s people were being purified. Don’t wait for the perfect conditions to serve God for if that is your requirement, you never will. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/learning-...

Luke reveals how greatly God was working through His people but he also reminds us that wherever God is at work there will be opposition. We can be inspired by how the early followers of Jesus handled opposition. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/a-faith-that-brings-opposition-acts-41-37/">A Faith That Brings Opposition (Acts 4:1-37)</a> first appeared on <a...

A significant part of God’s ministry to us comes through the lives of others in whom He lives. God’s desire is also to use us in their lives as well. We must believe that God can and will use us as He did Peter and John. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/god-works-through-his-people-acts-31-26/">God Works Through His People (Acts 3:1-26)</a> first ap...

Through the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, Christ’s followers are prepared and equipped for what He has commissioned them to do. We, too, are enabled through the Holy Spirit to accomplish what Christ asks us to do. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/the-consecration-of-christs-messengers-acts-21-47/">The Consecration of Christ’s Messengers (Acts 2:1-47)</a&gt...

Luke reveals for us in Acts chapter 1 the foundation of what would become known as the church. He also reveals the focus of the first followers of Jesus Christ. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/07/the-continuation-of-jesus-ministry-through-his-people-acts-11-26/">The Continuation of Jesus’ Ministry Through His People (Acts 1:1 – 26)</a> first appeared on <a hre...

The people of God are learning to look to Him for everything they need and to depend upon Him for victory in their lives. Cooperating with God and others is the key. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/lessons-of-spiritual-victory-exodus-178-16/">Lessons of Spiritual Victory (Exodus 17:8-16)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The...

In this passage from the book of Exodus, we learn several principles of spiritual leadership and how to achieve victory in our lives rather than defeat. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/lessons-of-spiritual-leadership-exodus-178-16/">Lessons Of Spiritual Leadership (Exodus 17:8-16)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis&...

This glorious unveiling of Jesus Christ ends with God’s assurances concerning key issues that should be the focus of our lives. We need to keep our eyes on what awaits us for eternity. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/gods-final-word-to-man-revelation-221-21/">God’s Final Word to Man (Revelation 22:1-21)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoa...

Jesus told His followers that He was going to prepare a place for them. Revelation 21 describes in some detail the beauty and uniqueness of this eternal place. We must be reminded that heaven is a prepared place for prepared people. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/the-place-jesus-has-prepared-for-us-revelation-211-27/">The Place Jesus Has Prepared For Us (Revelation...

John gives us details of what it will be like during Christ’s earthly reign as well as what part we will play in this most unique period in human history. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/the-kingdom-of-jesus-christ-revelation-201-15/">The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (Revelation 20:1-15)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">Th...

John reveals the joyous celebration when God’s people are finally joined to their bridegroom Jesus. He also reveals Jesus being celebrated as the only One capable of ruling the earth in righteousness. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/celebration-of-victory-revelation-191-21/">Celebration of Victory (Revelation 19:1-21)</a> first appeared on <a href=&qu...

John reveals the doom of earthly kingdoms in preparation for establishing Christ’s kingdom. One is struck by how quickly the kingdoms of the earth will crumble. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/the-fall-of-mans-kingdoms-revelation-181-24/">The Fall of Man’s Kingdoms. Revelation 18:1-24</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">...

John reveals to us in these verses the pervasive nature of false man-made religion and how vital a role it plays in bringing an end to this chapter of human history. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/the-ultimate-failure-of-religion-revelation-171-18/">The Ultimate Failure of Religion (Revelation 17:1-18)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz....

In preparation for Christ’s coming kingdom on earth, those who worship the beast will be removed from the earth. God’s actions give men a clear understanding of Who He is and where he stands. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/the-consummation-of-gods-wrath-revelation-161-21/">The Consummation of God’s Wrath (Revelation 16:1 -21)</a> first appeared on...

The earth has been filled with idolatry and false worship of false gods since the beginning of time. Finally God will remove all that is false and destructive and will establish permanently the true worship of the only One worthy of worldwide worship – the Lamb. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/preparation-of-the-earth-for-worship-of-the-lamb-revelation-1414-158/"...

In this chapter, we have another break from the events which are unfolding on earth. These announcements give us a preview of some key events that lie ahead during this unprecedented season of history. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/angelic-announcements-revelation-141-20/">Angelic Announcements (Revelation 14:1-20)</a> first appeared on <a href="http...

In this chapter we are introduced to the main instruments that Satan will work through during the tribulation. Compared to the glory of the immortal God, these are mere human beings. Yet, the world will worship them rather than the living God. How tragic. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/the-great-exchange-revelation-131-18/">The Great Exchange (Revelation 13:1 – 18)...

This chapter should encourage all of us. It reminds us in the age old struggle of good and evil, no plan of the enemy has ever succeeded against the ultimate purpose of God. God overcomes and so do we. Let us rejoice! The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/god-thwarts-all-opposition-to-his-purpose-revelation-12-1-18/">God Thwarts All Opposition To His Purpose (Revelation 1...

In Revelation 11, we see on display God’s awesome and unlimited power. Yet what is more amazing than God’s power displayed is God’s power restrained. We must learn to worship God not just for what He does but for what He doesn’t do. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/god-great-power-revelation-111-19/">God’ Great Power (Revelation 11:1 – 19)<...

We see in Revelation 10 that God is getting ready to repossess the earth that He created. The warning to earth’s inhabitants is given as well as instructions to God’s servants: the mighty angel and John. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/the-voice-of-god-thunders-revelation-101-11/">The Voice of God Thunders (Revelation 10:1-11)</a> first appeared on...

John reveals God’s judgement of unleashing demons in an unprecedented way upon the earth to torment those who refuse to repent and turn to God. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/the-worship-of-demons-leads-to-war-with-demons-revelation-91-21/">The Worship of Demons Leads to War with Demons (Revelation 9:1 – 21)</a> first appeared on <a href="http:/...

In this chapter, we see God systematically removing every means by which man can continue to imagine himself as independent of God. All life is dependent upon Him. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/the-removing-of-all-things-except-god-revelation-81-3/">The Removing of All Things Except God (Revelation 8:1 – 3)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoa...

John is continuing to remind us throughout the book of Revelation that what is taking place on Earth is being driven by what is taking place in Heaven. The Lamb of God is being given proper respect and reverence and one day that kind of worship will be seen on Earth. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/an-interlude-of-worship-revelation-71-17/">An Interlude of Worship (...

Beginning in Revelation Chapter 6, we have a detailed account of the tribulation that had been prophesied in the Old Testament. The Lord begins to reclaim this world and its inhabitants for Himself. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/the-wrath-of-the-lamb-has-come-revelation-61-17/">The Wrath of the Lamb Has Come (Revelation 6:1-17)</a> first appeared on <a hr...

This chapter reveals a universal search for one who is worthy to restore the earth and its inhabitants to a place of worship of the one true God. Only One in the universe is found worthy! He is the Lamb of God! The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/worship-of-the-lamb-revelation-511-14/">Worship of the Lamb (Revelation 5:11 -14)</a> first appeared on <a href=&quo...