E-pistle for October 8, 2004

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation October 8, 2004

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In This Issue:
"I Want To Be A Burning Bush"
"Basic Questions About Christ's Return"
PIAC web-site

I Want To Be A Burning Bush
(Exodus 3:1-10)

I. Concentration: on what was so special about that bush
1. It was planted on the mountain of God (Sinai; Horeb); as a "sign" (v. 12),
God's liberated people would come back here to worship Him.
2. The Angel of the Lord (Pre-incarnate Christ) was in the midst of the bush,
similar to the Son of God appearing in the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:25.
3. The bush burned without burning up! Moses "marveled" (Acts 7:31) . . .
because as a nomad in the wilderness for forty years, he had never
seen anything like that!
4. It produced the results which God purposed: stop, turn aside, draw near,
and listen.
II. Meditation: on where I can find holy ground
1. It is the place where I hear God's voice speaking my name personally, v. 4.
God repeated Moses' name, making the call personal and unmistakable.
2. It is the place where I transact spiritual business with God; "Here I am," v. 4.
I respond to His calling my name, and confirm my commitment to follow
His plan and purpose.
3. It is the place where I discover God's character and His heart; "I AM," vv. 5-9.
God sees, hears, loves, and purposes to save His people.
4. It is the place where God reveals His purpose and His promise to me, vv. 10-12.
God puts me on the road of fulfilling His destiny in me and through me.
III. Revelation: on why I should take off my shoes
1. God is clean, pure, and holy, but my shoes are dirty. It shows my reverence for
holy God, and it acknowledges that I have walked in some filthy, impure,
unholy places.
2. This necessary act (repentance) allows Jesus to wash my feet, John 13. He can't
wash my feet until I remove my dirty shoes.
3. It signifies that someone else besides me is the Redeemer, Ruth 4:6-7. I can't be
the Redeemer; I relinquish all rights to that role.
4. I am going to walk differently from now on . . . barefoot on the sharp rocks. On rocky
terrain, I must place my feet more slowly, more carefully. (In fact, the Lord
will give me a new pair of shoes, Luke 15:22; Ephesians 6:15).
IV. Applications: on why I want to be a burning bush
1. I want to be planted on God's mountain . . . where He chooses.
2. I want to be filled with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. I want to burn brightly, but not to "BURN OUT."
4. I want to cause people to turn aside, to draw near, and to experience God.

PRAYER: "Lord, plant me, fill me, illuminate me, and use me. AMEN"

Basic Questions About Christ's Return
(Mark 13:1-37)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple, vv. 1-2.
2. Jesus spoke about the signs of the times and the end of the age, vv. 3-13.
3. Jesus taught about the great tribulation, vv. 14-23.
4. Jesus prophesied about the coming of the Son of Man, vv. 24-27.
5. Jesus told the parable of the fig tree, vv. 28-31.
6. Jesus told the parable of the master and his servants, vv. 32-37.

II. Meditation: on the truths which Jesus revealed
1. The end is not yet, v. 7; first there will be . . .
a. False messiahs, v. 6.
b. Wars and rumors of wars, v. 7.
2. The beginning of sorrows, v. 8, includes . . .
a. Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, v. 7.
b. Earthquakes, famines, and troubles, v. 8.
3. The tribulation, v. 24, will include . . .
a. Arrest and beatings, v. 9. (Holy Spirit will provide words to say.)
b. Family betrayal, v. 12.
c. Being hated by all, v. 13.
d. "Abomination of desolation," vv. 14-20. (False, anti-God worship.)
e. False christs and false prophets, v. 22.
4. After the tribulation, v. 24, these things will occur . . .
a. Signs in the heavens (sun, moon, and stars), vv. 24-25.
b. Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory, v. 26.
c. God's angels will gather believers from the earth, v. 27.

III. Revelation: on the parables (verses 28-36)
1. All the materials in vv. 1-27 answer the "What will be the sign?" question.
2. These parables answer the "When?" question:
a. The fig tree parable gives a general answer; it ties Christ's return to the
nation of Israel and to that last generation, vv. 28-31.
b. The returning master of the house parable teaches us to watch, for no one
knows specifically and exactly when Christ will return, vv. 32-37.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Take heed that no one deceives me, vv. 5, 12-23.
2. Not be troubled by rumors, v. 7.
3. Watch out for spiritual enemies, v. 9.
4. Not worry about my defense; God will supply the words to speak, v. 11.
5. Endure (remain faithful to God) to the end, v. 13.
6. Recognize "fig tree days," (related to Israel), vv. 28-31.
7. Watch (be prepared for) Christ's sudden, unexpected return, vv. 32-37.

Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity

Tuition Fees for 2004
Christian Doctor of Philosophy (54 credit hours) - $4,860

Christian Master of Arts (40 credit hours) - $3,600

Christian Doctor of Psychology (42 credit hours) - $3,780

Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (28 credit hours) - $4,320

Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880

Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920

Degree Titles at PIAC

Christian Master of Arts (C.M.A.)
in (Clinical) Counseling Psychology OR
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy

Christian Doctor of Philosophy (C.Ph.D.)
in (Clinical) Counseling Psychology OR
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy

Christian Doctor of Psychology (C.Psy.D.)
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy (Second Doctorate Only)

NOTE:
The student has the option of whether to include the area of concentration ("In . . . ")
on his or her diploma. This information always will appear on the student transcript.

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it to do doesn't mean it's useless."
-Thomas A. Edison

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation October 8, 2004

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In This Issue:
"I Want To Be A Burning Bush"
"Basic Questions About Christ's Return"
PIAC web-site

I Want To Be A Burning Bush
(Exodus 3:1-10)

I. Concentration: on what was so special about that bush
1. It was planted on the mountain of God (Sinai; Horeb); as a "sign" (v. 12),
God's liberated people would come back here to worship Him.
2. The Angel of the Lord (Pre-incarnate Christ) was in the midst of the bush,
similar to the Son of God appearing in the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:25.
3. The bush burned without burning up! Moses "marveled" (Acts 7:31) . . .
because as a nomad in the wilderness for forty years, he had never
seen anything like that!
4. It produced the results which God purposed: stop, turn aside, draw near,
and listen.
II. Meditation: on where I can find holy ground
1. It is the place where I hear God's voice speaking my name personally, v. 4.
God repeated Moses' name, making the call personal and unmistakable.
2. It is the place where I transact spiritual business with God; "Here I am," v. 4.
I respond to His calling my name, and confirm my commitment to follow
His plan and purpose.
3. It is the place where I discover God's character and His heart; "I AM," vv. 5-9.
God sees, hears, loves, and purposes to save His people.
4. It is the place where God reveals His purpose and His promise to me, vv. 10-12.
God puts me on the road of fulfilling His destiny in me and through me.
III. Revelation: on why I should take off my shoes
1. God is clean, pure, and holy, but my shoes are dirty. It shows my reverence for
holy God, and it acknowledges that I have walked in some filthy, impure,
unholy places.
2. This necessary act (repentance) allows Jesus to wash my feet, John 13. He can't
wash my feet until I remove my dirty shoes.
3. It signifies that someone else besides me is the Redeemer, Ruth 4:6-7. I can't be
the Redeemer; I relinquish all rights to that role.
4. I am going to walk differently from now on . . . barefoot on the sharp rocks. On rocky
terrain, I must place my feet more slowly, more carefully. (In fact, the Lord
will give me a new pair of shoes, Luke 15:22; Ephesians 6:15).
IV. Applications: on why I want to be a burning bush
1. I want to be planted on God's mountain . . . where He chooses.
2. I want to be filled with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. I want to burn brightly, but not to "BURN OUT."
4. I want to cause people to turn aside, to draw near, and to experience God.

PRAYER: "Lord, plant me, fill me, illuminate me, and use me. AMEN"

Basic Questions About Christ's Return
(Mark 13:1-37)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple, vv. 1-2.
2. Jesus spoke about the signs of the times and the end of the age, vv. 3-13.
3. Jesus taught about the great tribulation, vv. 14-23.
4. Jesus prophesied about the coming of the Son of Man, vv. 24-27.
5. Jesus told the parable of the fig tree, vv. 28-31.
6. Jesus told the parable of the master and his servants, vv. 32-37.

II. Meditation: on the truths which Jesus revealed
1. The end is not yet, v. 7; first there will be . . .
a. False messiahs, v. 6.
b. Wars and rumors of wars, v. 7.
2. The beginning of sorrows, v. 8, includes . . .
a. Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, v. 7.
b. Earthquakes, famines, and troubles, v. 8.
3. The tribulation, v. 24, will include . . .
a. Arrest and beatings, v. 9. (Holy Spirit will provide words to say.)
b. Family betrayal, v. 12.
c. Being hated by all, v. 13.
d. "Abomination of desolation," vv. 14-20. (False, anti-God worship.)
e. False christs and false prophets, v. 22.
4. After the tribulation, v. 24, these things will occur . . .
a. Signs in the heavens (sun, moon, and stars), vv. 24-25.
b. Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory, v. 26.
c. God's angels will gather believers from the earth, v. 27.

III. Revelation: on the parables (verses 28-36)
1. All the materials in vv. 1-27 answer the "What will be the sign?" question.
2. These parables answer the "When?" question:
a. The fig tree parable gives a general answer; it ties Christ's return to the
nation of Israel and to that last generation, vv. 28-31.
b. The returning master of the house parable teaches us to watch, for no one
knows specifically and exactly when Christ will return, vv. 32-37.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Take heed that no one deceives me, vv. 5, 12-23.
2. Not be troubled by rumors, v. 7.
3. Watch out for spiritual enemies, v. 9.
4. Not worry about my defense; God will supply the words to speak, v. 11.
5. Endure (remain faithful to God) to the end, v. 13.
6. Recognize "fig tree days," (related to Israel), vv. 28-31.
7. Watch (be prepared for) Christ's sudden, unexpected return, vv. 32-37.

Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity

Tuition Fees for 2004
Christian Doctor of Philosophy (54 credit hours) - $4,860

Christian Master of Arts (40 credit hours) - $3,600

Christian Doctor of Psychology (42 credit hours) - $3,780

Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (28 credit hours) - $4,320

Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880

Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920

Degree Titles at PIAC

Christian Master of Arts (C.M.A.)
in (Clinical) Counseling Psychology OR
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy

Christian Doctor of Philosophy (C.Ph.D.)
in (Clinical) Counseling Psychology OR
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy

Christian Doctor of Psychology (C.Psy.D.)
in (Clinical) Pastoral Counseling OR
in (Clinical) Temperament Therapy (Second Doctorate Only)

NOTE:
The student has the option of whether to include the area of concentration ("In . . . ")
on his or her diploma. This information always will appear on the student transcript.

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"Just because something doesn't do what you planned
it to do doesn't mean it's useless."
-Thomas A. Edison

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To unsubscribe, send ANY messag