Here Jesus exposes how bankrupt man’s religious system is compared to the sufficiency and adequacy of the grace of God.The post The Deficiency of Religion (Luke 10:25-37) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus teaches a very important spiritual principle here in this story.  The principle is that the ultimate fruitfulness of one’s life is based on the condition of one’s heart when God’s Word is received.  There are so many hearts that prevent God’s Word from ever truly taking hold and bearing fruit.The post The Parable of The Soils (Luke 8:4-15) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus declares that only in Him will we have peace; a peace that is able to stand against the extreme pressures that will arise throughout our lives.  We not only need to lay hold of His peace but carry it with us each day.The post Living in God’s Peace (John 16:25-33) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus shares with His disciples the sorrow that awaits them yet He promises them that their sadness will be turned into joy – a joy that no one or nothing can take away from them when He reappears to them.  God is always at work cementing our belief in Him.The post The Reappearance of Jesus (John 16:16-24) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus has just informed His followers that it is to their advantage that He goes away.  Why?  so He can send the Holy Spirit to them.  here Jesus gives insight into what the Spirit’s focus will be when He comes.The post The Ministry of God’s Spirit (John 16:8-15) first appeared on The Oasis.

Though His disciples could not see it at the time, Jesus explains the spiritual benefits that will take place for them after He returns to the Father.  In like manner, we may not see the profit of something God is doing in our lives at the time which is why we must walk by faith.The post The Advantage of Jesus’ Departure (John 16:1-7) first appeared on The Oasis.

Understanding the World’s Animosity (John 15:18-27)

Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for the adversity they are about to face. In spite of His physical absence, they will be equipped by Him both to survive and thrive in that which He has called them to do and to be.The post Understanding the World’s Animosity (John 15:18-27) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus is speaking on many different aspects of being His disciples but He reveals to us that all of these distinct features are actually interrelated to one another.  They all impact and feed off of one another.  This is why it is so important that we continue being faithful followers.  If one area of our spiritual walk is suffering, it will affect other areas as well.  Conversely, the opposite principle is true as well.The post Connecting All The Dots (John 15 : 9-17) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus teaches His disciples about the one indispensable position necessary for being fruitful followers.  It is in maintaining unbroken fellowship with Him.  Out of our fellowship with Christ the fruit will flow.The post Being Fruitful Followers (John 15: 1-8) first appeared on The Oasis.

These words of Jesus to His disciples are so rich and full of meaning.  In the midst of all the trouble and turmoil surrounding them, they can find peace in Jesus.  This is true for us as well.  What an endowment we have through Jesus.The post The Legacy of Jesus (John 14:27 – 31) first appeared on The Oasis.