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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation April 23, 2004

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This second quarter of 2004 we shall continue the studies from Genesis and Matthew. In Genesis we will study books
26-38 and in Matthew 14-26. These notes are form my "Personal & Practical" study.
In This Issue:
"We Can't Do That, Because . . . "
"A Fish With A Mouth Full Of Silver"
Coming Attractions
We Can't Do That, Because . . .
(Genesis 29:1-35)
I. Concentration: on Jacob's quest for a wife
1. Jacob journeyed east, back toward where his grandfather Abraham had lived many years
before, v. 1.
2. Jacob came into the area where his mother, Rebekah, had told him to look for his uncle
Laban, Genesis 28:2, 5; 29:5.
3. Jacob met some shepherds from the city where his grandfather Abraham had lived in the years
between Ur and Canaan, v. 4; Genesis 11:31.
4. Jacob experienced "love at first sight" when he spotted his cousin Rachel, who arrived at the well
to water her sheep, vv. 6, 9.
II. Meditation: on the shepherd's excuses for not watering Rachel's sheep
1. We can't do it, because . . . it's not customary; it's non-traditional, v. 3.
(WE'VE NEVER DON IT THAT WAY BEFORE!)
2. We can't do it, because . . . it's the wrong time, v. 7.
(IT MAY BE A GOOD IDEA, BUT NOT NOW!)
3. We can't do it, because . . . we won't start a job until we can see that we are able to complete it, v. 8.
(WE'RE NOT GOING TO A PARTIAL JOB . . . IF WE CAN'T DO EVERYTHING
WE WON'T DO ANYTHING!)
4. We can't do it, because . . . it's too difficult without adequate manpower; if someone else will start and do
the hardest part (removing the stone from the well), then we'll join in and do our part.
(LET GEORGE DO IT!)
III. Revelation: on the proper answers to these flimsy excuses
1. The "NEW" is NOT necessarily wrong or bad
2. When the need is perceived as ACUTE, the time is right to take immediate, decisive action.
3. Do not wait until you can be sure of doing ALL that is needed before you begin . . . or you may never
start.
4. Take the Godly risk; by FAITH, jump in although the task seems too big to be accomplished alone . . .
God will give divine strength to finish any task which he calls you to do.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Seek, find, and follow God's will, ignoring all reasons (excuses) why "IT CAN'T BE DONE!" In this
story, Jacob (with no help from the others) watered Rachel's flock, v. 10.
2. Be passionate in service for my Master, motivated by love . . . Jacob served Laban faithfully for
seven years for the hand of his daughter Rachel, and "They seemed only a few days to him because
of the love he had for her," v. 20.
3. Remain faithful to my assignment, keeping a steady eye on my God-given objective, in spite of deays,
disappointments, and deceit, vv. 21-28.
4. Know that God will reward such faithfulness with abundant prosperity and productivity, vv. 29-35.

A Fish With A Mouth Full Of Silver
(Matthew 17:1-27)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus, accompanied by Peter, James, and John, was transfigured, vv. 1-13.
2. Jesus healed a boy whom the disciples could not help, and He taught the
necessity of both prayer and fasting, vv. 14-21.
3. Jesus again prophesied His crucifixion and resurrection, vv. 22-23.
4. At Jesus' word, Peter caught a fish and paid the temple tax with the money
he found in its mouth, vv. 24-27.
II. Meditation: on the fish story recorded in this chapter
1. "Does your teacher NOT pay the temple tax?" v. 24 . . . "YES," v. 25.
2. Jesus read Peter's thoughts and asked who is OBLIGATED to pay the tax
owed by every Jewish male, v. 25; "FROM STRANGERS," Peter replied;
"THEN THE SONS ARE FREE," concluded the Son of God; "NEVERTHELESS,
LEST WE OFFEND THEM . . . " (obey the Law), v. 27.
3. Jesus responded to criticism two ways:
* Taught a lesson about relationships to God, and
* Acted to avoid offending others.
JESUS TAUGHT HERE THAT BELIEVERS (SONS) ARE FREE FROM JEWISH LAW.
4. Jesus instructed Peter, and allowed him to participate in performing the miracle; (Jesus
brought the fish and coin; Peter did the fishing); Jesus provided twice as much as
was needed . . . so that Peter also could benefit by his obedient service.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual implications seen here
1. The way I respond to criticism reveals how much my character is like (or unlike) the
character of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Knowing New Testament truth releases us from the obligations of Old Testament
law and ritual.
3. No problem is too big or too small for God, who is concerned about everything that
concerns His children.
4. God "is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think,"
Ephesians 3:20.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to understand that . . .
1. Jesus knows my thoughts and is anxious to reveal Himself and spiritual truth to me . . .
if I will follow His guidance into understanding.
2. Christians (God's children) are free from all legalistic traditions, but sometimes it is
best to avoid offending the unenlightened, Romans 15:1.
3. Whenever a problem arises, Jesus is able to solve it immediately and miraculously . . .
but He often enlists my assistance and allows my participation.
4. If I will follow exactly His instructions, He will supply all my needs . . . and more; the
"FISH" I catch possess all the money I need . . . PLUS!

Earn Your M.A. or Ph.D. at Pillsbury Institute;
Become A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credits - $750 down)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credits - $810 down)
Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity, St. Louis, offers pastoral counseling training at only $90 per credit hour. National Christian Counselors Association distance learning format allows completion within 12-16 months. Program includes basic and advanced curriculum, clinical supervision, practicums, thesis, NCCA licensure and board certification in your choice of eight counseling specializations.
For additional information, see www.pillsburyinstitute.org or phone toll-free: 1-888-737-3392.
Tuition Fees for 2204
The Board of Directors of the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity has established the following tuition rates, effective January 1, 2004:
Undergraduate tuition: $60 per credit hour
Graduate-level tuition: $90 per credit hour
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours) - $4,860
$810 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 27 months
M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours) - $3,600
$750 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 19 months
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling (42 credit hours) - $3,780
$780 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 20 months (SECOND DOCTORATE ONLY)
D.Min. in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (48 credit hours) - $4,320
$720 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 24 months
M.Min. in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880
$630 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 15 months
Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920
$570 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 9 months
Iron-clad Money-back Guarantee
* $50 registration fee will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted as a student.
* Initial payment will be refunded - no questions asked - if the student decides to
withdraw for any reason within 30 days of registration.
* $50 graduation fee will be waived for students who complete their regular tuition
payments ahead of schedule.
NOTICE: Entering students who submit a registration form for a degree program will have 60 days in which to complete the process, including the payment of the initial fee. After 60 days, the entering student who has not completed the process will be placed on inactive status, the registration form will become invalid, and the $50 registration fee will be forfeited.
These tuition fee increases are the first to be implemented since the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity was founded in 1992. However, the costs still remain substantially lower than all other comparable distance learning graduate schools because Pillsbury Institute is owned, controlled and operated by the FreeWay Foundation.
The FreeWay Foundation is a non-profit ministry which provides "practical teaching and training for successful living." The Foundation pays the salaries and benefits of Pillsbury Institute's administration, staff, and faculty members. The Institute is housed at no charge in FreeWay Foundation's spacious modern building on a beautiful 2-acre campus in northwest St. Louis County. Since the overhead costs of the school are minimal, these substantial savings are passed along to the student in the form of lower tuition rates.

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation April 23, 2004

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This second quarter of 2004 we shall continue the studies from Genesis and Matthew. In Genesis we will study books
26-38 and in Matthew 14-26. These notes are form my "Personal & Practical" study.
In This Issue:
"We Can't Do That, Because . . . "
"A Fish With A Mouth Full Of Silver"
Coming Attractions
We Can't Do That, Because . . .
(Genesis 29:1-35)
I. Concentration: on Jacob's quest for a wife
1. Jacob journeyed east, back toward where his grandfather Abraham had lived many years
before, v. 1.
2. Jacob came into the area where his mother, Rebekah, had told him to look for his uncle
Laban, Genesis 28:2, 5; 29:5.
3. Jacob met some shepherds from the city where his grandfather Abraham had lived in the years
between Ur and Canaan, v. 4; Genesis 11:31.
4. Jacob experienced "love at first sight" when he spotted his cousin Rachel, who arrived at the well
to water her sheep, vv. 6, 9.
II. Meditation: on the shepherd's excuses for not watering Rachel's sheep
1. We can't do it, because . . . it's not customary; it's non-traditional, v. 3.
(WE'VE NEVER DON IT THAT WAY BEFORE!)
2. We can't do it, because . . . it's the wrong time, v. 7.
(IT MAY BE A GOOD IDEA, BUT NOT NOW!)
3. We can't do it, because . . . we won't start a job until we can see that we are able to complete it, v. 8.
(WE'RE NOT GOING TO A PARTIAL JOB . . . IF WE CAN'T DO EVERYTHING
WE WON'T DO ANYTHING!)
4. We can't do it, because . . . it's too difficult without adequate manpower; if someone else will start and do
the hardest part (removing the stone from the well), then we'll join in and do our part.
(LET GEORGE DO IT!)
III. Revelation: on the proper answers to these flimsy excuses
1. The "NEW" is NOT necessarily wrong or bad
2. When the need is perceived as ACUTE, the time is right to take immediate, decisive action.
3. Do not wait until you can be sure of doing ALL that is needed before you begin . . . or you may never
start.
4. Take the Godly risk; by FAITH, jump in although the task seems too big to be accomplished alone . . .
God will give divine strength to finish any task which he calls you to do.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Seek, find, and follow God's will, ignoring all reasons (excuses) why "IT CAN'T BE DONE!" In this
story, Jacob (with no help from the others) watered Rachel's flock, v. 10.
2. Be passionate in service for my Master, motivated by love . . . Jacob served Laban faithfully for
seven years for the hand of his daughter Rachel, and "They seemed only a few days to him because
of the love he had for her," v. 20.
3. Remain faithful to my assignment, keeping a steady eye on my God-given objective, in spite of deays,
disappointments, and deceit, vv. 21-28.
4. Know that God will reward such faithfulness with abundant prosperity and productivity, vv. 29-35.

A Fish With A Mouth Full Of Silver
(Matthew 17:1-27)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus, accompanied by Peter, James, and John, was transfigured, vv. 1-13.
2. Jesus healed a boy whom the disciples could not help, and He taught the
necessity of both prayer and fasting, vv. 14-21.
3. Jesus again prophesied His crucifixion and resurrection, vv. 22-23.
4. At Jesus' word, Peter caught a fish and paid the temple tax with the money
he found in its mouth, vv. 24-27.
II. Meditation: on the fish story recorded in this chapter
1. "Does your teacher NOT pay the temple tax?" v. 24 . . . "YES," v. 25.
2. Jesus read Peter's thoughts and asked who is OBLIGATED to pay the tax
owed by every Jewish male, v. 25; "FROM STRANGERS," Peter replied;
"THEN THE SONS ARE FREE," concluded the Son of God; "NEVERTHELESS,
LEST WE OFFEND THEM . . . " (obey the Law), v. 27.
3. Jesus responded to criticism two ways:
* Taught a lesson about relationships to God, and
* Acted to avoid offending others.
JESUS TAUGHT HERE THAT BELIEVERS (SONS) ARE FREE FROM JEWISH LAW.
4. Jesus instructed Peter, and allowed him to participate in performing the miracle; (Jesus
brought the fish and coin; Peter did the fishing); Jesus provided twice as much as
was needed . . . so that Peter also could benefit by his obedient service.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual implications seen here
1. The way I respond to criticism reveals how much my character is like (or unlike) the
character of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Knowing New Testament truth releases us from the obligations of Old Testament
law and ritual.
3. No problem is too big or too small for God, who is concerned about everything that
concerns His children.
4. God "is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think,"
Ephesians 3:20.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to understand that . . .
1. Jesus knows my thoughts and is anxious to reveal Himself and spiritual truth to me . . .
if I will follow His guidance into understanding.
2. Christians (God's children) are free from all legalistic traditions, but sometimes it is
best to avoid offending the unenlightened, Romans 15:1.
3. Whenever a problem arises, Jesus is able to solve it immediately and miraculously . . .
but He often enlists my assistance and allows my participation.
4. If I will follow exactly His instructions, He will supply all my needs . . . and more; the
"FISH" I catch possess all the money I need . . . PLUS!

Earn Your M.A. or Ph.D. at Pillsbury Institute;
Become A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credits - $750 down)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credits - $810 down)
Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity, St. Louis, offers pastoral counseling training at only $90 per credit hour. National Christian Counselors Association distance learning format allows completion within 12-16 months. Program includes basic and advanced curriculum, clinical supervision, practicums, thesis, NCCA licensure and board certification in your choice of eight counseling specializations.
For additional information, see http://www.pillsburyinstitute.org or phone toll-free: 1-888-737-3392.
Tuition Fees for 2204
The Board of Directors of the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity has established the following tuition rates, effective January 1, 2004:
Undergraduate tuition: $60 per credit hour
Graduate-level tuition: $90 per credit hour
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours) - $4,860
$810 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 27 months
M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours) - $3,600
$750 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 19 months
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling (42 credit hours) - $3,780
$780 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 20 months (SECOND DOCTORATE ONLY)
D.Min. in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (48 credit hours) - $4,320
$720 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 24 months
M.Min. in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880
$630 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 15 months
Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920
$570 initial payment plus $150 monthly for 9 months
Iron-clad Money-back Guarantee
* $50 registration fee will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted as a student.
* Initial payment will be refunded - no questions asked - if the student decides to
withdraw for any reason within 30 days of registration.
* $50 graduation fee will be waived for students who complete their regular tuition
payments ahead of schedule.
NOTICE: Entering students who submit a registration form for a degree program will have 60 days in which to complete the process, including the payment of the initial fee. After 60 days, the entering student who has not completed the process will be placed on inactive status, the registration form will become invalid, and the $50 registration fee will be forfeited.
These tuition fee increases are the first to be implemented since the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity was founded in 1992. However, the costs still remain substantially lower than all other comparable distance learning graduate schools because Pillsbury Institute is owned, controlled and operated by the FreeWay Foundation.
The FreeWay Foundation is a non-profit ministry which provides "practical teaching and training for successful living." The Foundation pays the salaries and benefits of Pillsbury Institute's administration, staff, and faculty members. The Institute is housed at no charge in FreeWay Foundation's spacious modern building on a beautiful 2-acre campus in northwest St. Louis County. Since the overhead costs of the school are minimal, these substantial savings are passed along to the student in the form of lower tuition rates.

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Have you had a chance to look at our web-site? Please do because we are going to start sending the
E-pistle by giving a link to the web-site that will connect to a link to the E-pistle and you can receive the
same Bible studies. We hope this will be convenient for everyone and will involve less time you need to
spend reading and printing. You will still be able to print it from the web-site and catch up on back issues
if you miss one. The web-site is http://www.freewayfoundation.org or http://www.pillsburyinstitute.org Have a look!

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"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
- Oscar Wilde

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