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Acts 14 offers us details about the conclusion of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary outreach. Like all responsibilities we assume in life, this text reminds of the importance of finishing well what we started. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/pressing-toward-the-finish-line-acts-141-28/">Pressing Toward The Finish Line (Acts 14:1-28)</a> first appeared...

This chapter is devoted to the details of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. There were days of joy and days of pain. Yet, through it all, one thing is clear. There is nothing on earth that can compare to placing ourselves in God’s hands and watching Him work through such feeble and fragile vessels. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/mission-incomparable-...

With James being murdered and Peter being imprisoned, the church could have sunk into despair. However, by staying connected to God through prayer, the followers of Christ learned that God is greater than any challenge or trial we will ever face. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/god-is-bigger-than-anyone-or-anything-acts-121-25/">God Is Bigger Than Anyone Or Anything...

In Acts 11, we learn that God will stretch His people at times beyond their own comfort zone. These times will be great opportunities for witnessing and spiritual growth. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/the-church-extended-acts-111-30/">The Church Extended (Acts 11:1-30)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

This chapter recounts the barriers that God was breaking down between Jew and Gentile and what characterizes a beautiful life from God’s perspective. God was at work preparing hearts. Are we allowing God to prepare ours? The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/living-a-beautiful-life-acts-101-48/">Living A Beautiful Life (Acts 10:1-48)</a> first appeared on <...

We have in Acts, Chapter 9, the salvation of Saul who became Paul, one of the greatest missionaries of all time as well as the author of most of the New Testament. May his conversion inspire us all. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/a-turning-point-in-church-history-acts-91-43/">A Turning Point In Church History (Acts 9:1-43)</a> first appeared on <a href=&qu...

This chapter reflects the importance of individual ministry and also reminds us how influential, good or bad, one individual can be. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/the-power-of-one-acts-81-46/">The Power of One (Acts 8:1-46)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

This chapter highlights how one individual totally devoted to God can be used by Him to impact the world. The world may dismiss and even murder God’s messengers but God’s mission and message prevail. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/gods-message-through-stephen-acts-71-60/">God’s Message Through Stephen (Acts 7:1-60)</a> first appeared on <a href...

We discover in this chapter of Acts the many challenges when the early followers of Christ experienced growth. There are great lessons in being a leader that can be gleaned from this passage of Scripture. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/the-challenges-that-growth-brings-acts-6-1-15/">The Challenges That Growth Brings (Acts 6: 1-15)</a> first appeared on <a...

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...