Author Archives: Bill Rasco

Embedding the Bible is about learning to live in the will of God. Embedding is the act of placing God’s will in the center of my life. Not just in the center of my religious activity, but in the center … Continue reading →

Embedding the Bible is about listening to God. In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Moses calls the people of Israel to hear God. The phrase is distinct. “Hear O Israel.” The Hebrew word for hear that is used in this passage is the … Continue reading →

I think every school aged child longs for the summer break. In the summer there is a relaxed bedtime, no homework, days at play and at the pool. In summer there is a sense of freedom. When I was in … Continue reading →

In Numbers 33 Moses tells the story of Israel’s travels from Egypt to the Plains of Moab. Though it reads as a list of places and movements, those familiar with Israel’s history are reminded that this journey has shaped the … Continue reading →

There is an old “preacher’s story” that has floated around for years. I can’t remember where I first heard it or who I heard it from. I have read several variations through the years and you can probably find it … Continue reading →

One of the best sounds in the world is the sound of children singing. I love those videos of kids singing in the backseat of the car. I love to hear it in church. I love the children’s songs we … Continue reading →

Numbers 9:15-23 holds one of the most fascinating pictures in all the Bible for me. It comes at the time when the Tabernacle was completed. Remember that the Tabernacle was a portable worship center designed by God as a place … Continue reading →

The Book of Exodus gives us a picture of an incredible year in the lives of God’s people. It tells us the story of God’s amazing grace and the lengths He will go to save His people. The Book of … Continue reading →

As Leviticus comes to a close we are introduced to another aspect of holiness. Celebration. We often think of celebration in terms of a party. Friends gather together to celebrate a special occasion. A birthday, an anniversary, or a graduation. … Continue reading →

Sometime around A.D. 140, about a hundred years after the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, a ship owner from the town of Sinope, located on the Black Sea, traveled to the capital city of Rome. His name was Marcion … Continue reading →