The Oswald Project
Many of you, like myself, have loved and benefitted from Oswald Chamber's daily devotions, My Utmost For His Highest. First published in 1935, it has been translated into 39 languages and has sold more than 13 million copies. For years, I have journaled through Oswald's challenging daily discipleship devotionals, and now, through audio podcasting, I'm able to share his unique Scriptural insights in tandem with my personal reflections and teaching notes.
Episodes
Jesus often spoke in parables as He taught about the Kingdom of God. But in Mark 4:1-10, we see that people, including his inner circle of disciples had no clue what the purpose or meaning of his parables were. No doubt, some were probably approaching His parables from an intellectual position and others from an emotional reaction. There are many extreme ways to approach God, but so many of them are efforts to know ABOUT God--but n...
In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, we read, "May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless." Do those who know you regard you as "blameless?" What does it mean to be "blameless as a Christian? In today's podcast, we begin by clearing up the common misconception that "blameless" means perfect--sinless.
The Bible has many difficult passages, but few are more challenging than the moment God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Issac. It's a story that causes us to ask a lot of questions.
Let's explore some of them in today's podcast as we discover the parallels between the story of Isaac and the story of Jesus.
In John 15:15, Jesus calls His true followers, His friends. But Jesus is a King...the King of Kings, so why would He call you and His friends? Jesus is our Master and "friend" is such an intimate description of a relationship, so wouldn't it be more appropriate for Him to call us "servants" or "slaves" of the Master? Today, we'll explore this "friend" relationship with Jesus.
If we talk about worship, we must be careful, right? Why? Because the subject of worship stirs people up, both FOR each other--and AGAINST each other. But Jesus said that those who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth. What does that mean? In part, it means that the essence of true worship is "internal," not "external." By "internal," I mean being engaged with the heart, the head, emotion, thought, Spirit and truth. ...
It's one thing to act tough when there's no opponent in sight. It's quite another when a giant steps into the ring with you. Early on, Peter had no problem puffing out his chest and proudly claiming that he was willing die for Jesus. Then, the night before the crucifixion, it only took one accusation from a young girl, and Peter folded like a deck of cards in denial that he even knew Jesus. Then, only days later, the re...
Today is January 1st. It's New Year's Day. It's a day when many find themselves at a crossroads. They long for a new life, a new beginning, but they've tried New Year's resolutions and they never seem to work. If that's where you are today, have you heard the gospel? The Bible says hearing the gospel is the first step towards salvation because the gospel is the actual power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16...
As you think back on 2025, have there been any times when you've had to face a circumstance that gave you no choice but to take a step into the unknown? Israel faced that challenge in their first exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land. And centuries later, they faced another challenge as God was preparing to take them out of exile in Babylon. But the two were different. The first exodus was in a chaotic hurry. But for the secon...
From today's devotion, we read, "Our Lord never "patches up"our natural virtues, that is, our natural traits, qualities, or characteristics. He completely remakes a person on the inside. The Scriptural truth that Oswald draws from Psalm 87 in the Old Testament is the same truth that the Apostle Paul draws from in Romans 6 of the New Testament. Today, we are reminded that a Christian is someone who has undergone a profound change in...
In John, chapter 6, we begin to see a turning point in Jesus' ministry. Thousands of people had been following Him, but most not for his teaching. Free food and miracle healings were major draws in those days (and they still are). However, in verse 6 of chapter 66, the text states, "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him." Hmmmm. Let us investigate this development. There must be a...
It's a strange phenomenon that Bible-believing Christians often sing about the otherwise morbid topic of "blood." We don't just recognize the reality of Jesus' blood in the Scriptures--we sing about it! And we love to sing about "light." we don't just turn the lights on for a church service...we fire up the worship team or the choir and sing about light! From Nothing But the Blood to This Little Light of Mine--Christians sing about...
Today is December 25th, Christmas Day. It is the day we celebrate, honor, and worship Jesus, the Son of God, who came to us through the miracle of incarnate birth. What does "incarnate" mean? It means God took on human form in the form of His Son, Jesus, the Messiah, the Savior. Does this mean God never had a Son until Mary gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem? As incredible as it sounds to our ears, the Bible teaches that for all eter...
It may seem like a strange paradox, but before they can reach the world, Christians have to leave it! Although we must exist in this world physically, when God saves us, we become citizens of a new kingdom--the kingdom of heaven. Once God secures our eternal destination through faith in His Son, our new life in Christ is hidden; it is forever secure and protected from being separated from the love of God. What a great message of ho...
The Bible is clear. If God Himself does not accomplish a miracle in your heart and mind, you cannot come to Jesus! That is what is behind the curtain of John 6:44. No man can come to Me ()Jesus) unless the Father, who has sent me, draws him. Were you born with a will? Yes. Is it a will you can use to choose God? Is it capable of wanting to repent of sin and live for Christ? That is the question, and in John 6:44, Jesus starts t...
If I gave you ten seconds to come up with one word that best describes Jesus, what would it be? If you were to choose "love," you would be right. If you chose "forgiveness, " you would be correct. If you chose "peace," you would have chosen well. But if you were to choose to characterize Jesus as a "Sword," you may have made the best choice.
Romans 8:28 is probably one of the most often repeated but misunderstood passages in the New Testament. The problems arise because of what we "think we read" and "what we don't read." Although the scripture says "all things work together for good," our brain tells us the passage says, "all things work out good." Also, the real meat of the promise is not given to us in verse 28. The complete thought doesn't become apparent until we ...
You may have heard the popular phrase, "Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." It's a well-known expression that sounds biblical, but it's not. I don't know if Francis of Assisi actually said this, but if he did, his well-intended words would have directly contradicted Jesus, who said, "The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life."
Human trials are difficult, complex events that are unavoidable. In our world, viruses invade our bodies, friends and family disappoint us, and accidents cause traffic jams on freeways for miles in either direction. In Ephesians 6:16, the Apostle Paul addresses Christians' trials and calls them "fiery darts" hurled at us like "incoming" in a combat zone.
The world is divided. Families are divided, Cultures are divided, and let's face it, the church is divided. So what was Jesus' prayer in John 17 all about? He was obviously praying for future followers of Jesus, and His prayer was that we would be one just as He and His Father were. The question is...are we?
Human nature often lends itself to making us think we can become "self-made" men or women. As Americans, we pride ourselves on our rugged independence and individuality. But who among us can say we are born into this world by our own choosing? What man or woman is in control of the year, the month, the day, the hour or the second when we will take our last breath? Far from being self-made, the Bible shows us details of how, in real...
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