Author Archives: Bill Rasco

This week we come to the story of Joseph. In 1982, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened on Broadway. I don’t know all about the content, but I like the title. I think the writers hit on just the … Continue reading →

Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, was not off to a good start. Born second of a set of twins, Jacob plotted early to trick his father and receive the blessing of the birthright. That blessing, passed from father to eldest … Continue reading →

Firsts are important. When something is first it sets the stage. The first foreshadows what is to come. We place importance on things that are first. We talk about first impressions, first blush, or at first glance. Genesis is a … Continue reading →

Covenant is a prominent biblical word and can describe a variety of relationships. Covenants were made between two people of “equal” standing. They would come together and agree to mutual aid, protection, and success. It might mean a military relationship … Continue reading →

The Greek word hamartia is one of the most frequently used words in the Bible that is translated as “sin.” It is closely aligned with the Hebrew word hata. The word means, “to miss the mark.” Romans 3:23 reads, “for … Continue reading →

The history of man begins with the presence of God. The Bible starts out by telling us that before there was a heaven or an earth, before there were stars and galaxies, before there was matter and time, there was … Continue reading →

Embed means to fix or retain in the mind and heart. God has chosen a very special way to embed Jesus within us. The Bible is God’s perfect revelation to man. Within its pages, we see the nature and character … Continue reading →

“ And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.“” ~ Revelation 5:5 … Continue reading →

“ I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” ~ 1 John 5:13 In his book, Metaphysics, Aristotle begins with the statement, “All … Continue reading →

“ Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” ~ John 8:58 In his gospel, John records Jesus eight times using the phrase, “I Am.” Seven of those times, Jesus gives us a … Continue reading →