Epistle for April 2, 2004

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation April 2, 2004

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During this second quarter of 2004, we will be studying, from my "Personal & Practical" notes, Genesis 26-38 and
Matthew 14-26. I plan to continue these book studies in the Old and New Testaments for several months.
In This Issue:
Isaac, the Patient Well-digger
The Ministry of John the Baptist
School Tuition
Isaac, The Patient Well-Digger
(Genesis 26:12-25)
I. Concentration: on Isaac's digging the wells of water
1. Isaac, whom God had caused "to prosper, to continue prospering, and to become very
prosperous" (vv. 12-13), dug again the wells of water which his father Abraham had dug,
but which his envious enemies had stopped up, vv. 14-18.
2. Isaac called the unstopped wells by the same names which his father Abraham originally
had called them, v. 18.
3. Isaac dug new wells, which aroused opposition from his neighbors; the new wells were appropriately
named: "Quarrel" and "Enmity," vv. 19-21.
4. Finally Isaac dug another well which he named "Rehoboth" meaning spaciousness or roominess,
and implying fruitfulness, v. 22.
Isaac prophesied: "For now the Lord has made ROOM for us, and we shall be
FRUITFUL in the land," v. 22.
II. Meditation: on the Lord's appearance to Isaac (v. 24)
1. Personal - I AM the God of Abraham (Abraham is alive!), Matthew 22:32.
2. Peace - Do not be afraid . . . "FEAR NOT!" (God offers mercy and grace.)
3. Presence - I am WITH you, Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5-6.
4. Promise - I will BLESS you and your family for Abraham's sake!
III. Revelation: on Isaac's responses to God's appearance and promises (v. 25)
1. Isaac built an altar there, marking and memorializing the place where God spoke to him.
2. Isaac called on God's name in worship, praise, thanksgiving, and intercessory prayer.
3. Isaac pitched his tent there . . . settled down; lived there: where God was.
4. Isaac's servants dug another well, providing water for his family and for the generations to come.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Unstop the sources of blessings which were utilized by my spiritual forefathers . . . resolving
to serve the present, with an eye on the future, while respecting the past.
2. Exhibit a quiet, non-violent, submissive spirit in the face of opposition . . . because God will
provide and protect.
3. Be open to receive a revelation "word" from the Lord . . . when He speaks, remember His "rehema"
word to me, worship Him, live under the covenant blessing, and faithfully serve Him and others.
4. Recognize that, on the day I establish peace in my heart with those who persecute and abuse me,
the Lord will give me a new well of spiritual refreshment through the Holy Spirit, v. 32.

The Ministry Of John The Baptist
(Matthew 14:1-36)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, vv. 1-12.
2. Jesus fed the five thousand, vv. 13-21.
3. Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee, and His disciples worshipped Him
as the Son of God, vv. 22-33.
4. Many people of Gennesaret were healed merely by touching the hem of
Jesus' garment, vv. 34-36.

II. Meditation: on John the Baptist and Jesus' commendation of him
1. John was a miracle child, born of elderly parents, and he was a Spirit-filled
Nazarite, Luke 1:7, 15-17.
2. He preached repentance and baptized many persons, including Jesus: he
denounced Herod's adultery and was beheaded; see Mark 6:14-31.
3. He was not a reed shaken by the wind (more like a sturdy tree), Matthew 11:7;
he did not live in luxury, but as a strict ascetic, Matthew 11:8.
4. He was a prophet of God, like Elijah, Matthew 11:14; he was the last and
greatest of all the "Old Testament Era" characters, including even Abraham,
Moses, and David, Matthew 11:11.

III. Revelation: on the immoral character of King Herod
1. Herod's adultery and lust for his step-daughter revealed his weakness . . . and
led to his wife's taking revenge on John the Baptist.
2. Herod feared and protected John after his arrest, knowing he was a just and
holy man . . . Herod "heard him gladly . . . did many things," Mark 6:20.
3. Herod's pride kept him from reneging on his foolish promise to give almost
anything to watch his step-daughter dance, Mark 6:26.
4. Herod was afraid of John the Baptist, and his conscience bothered him after he
had executed John; when Jesus came, Herod thought He was John who had
been raised from the dead, Matthew 14:2. (See more details in Mark 6:14-31.)

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Courageously proclaim the truth, in spite of the personal danger.
2. Be a Spirit-filled servant whose lifestyle de-emphasizes material possessions
and physical comfort.
3. Live so that my influence for good will continue long after my death . . . just
as John's memory "haunted" Herod.
4. Work faithfully to hear Jesus' personal commendation of me and of my service:
"Well done, you good and faithful servant."

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, visit www.pillsburyinstitute.org or phone toll-free 1-888-737-3392.

Tuition Fees for 2004

The Board of Directors of the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity has established the following tuition rates, effective January 1, 2004:

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 initital 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 DEGREE 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 registraiton 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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Coming in the future: Have you seen our web-site? In the future we will be sending a link to our web-site
and you can click on that link and go to the web-site and there will be a place to click on to get the current
E-pistle.
It will contain the Bible studies which Dr. Scarborough is now sending by e-mail. Our web-site is www.freewayfoundation.org

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation April 2, 2004

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During this second quarter of 2004, we will be studying, from my "Personal & Practical" notes, Genesis 26-38 and
Matthew 14-26. I plan to continue these book studies in the Old and New Testaments for several months.
In This Issue:
Isaac, the Patient Well-digger
The Ministry of John the Baptist
School Tuition
Isaac, The Patient Well-Digger
(Genesis 26:12-25)
I. Concentration: on Isaac's digging the wells of water
1. Isaac, whom God had caused "to prosper, to continue prospering, and to become very
prosperous" (vv. 12-13), dug again the wells of water which his father Abraham had dug,
but which his envious enemies had stopped up, vv. 14-18.
2. Isaac called the unstopped wells by the same names which his father Abraham originally
had called them, v. 18.
3. Isaac dug new wells, which aroused opposition from his neighbors; the new wells were appropriately
named: "Quarrel" and "Enmity," vv. 19-21.
4. Finally Isaac dug another well which he named "Rehoboth" meaning spaciousness or roominess,
and implying fruitfulness, v. 22.
Isaac prophesied: "For now the Lord has made ROOM for us, and we shall be
FRUITFUL in the land," v. 22.
II. Meditation: on the Lord's appearance to Isaac (v. 24)
1. Personal - I AM the God of Abraham (Abraham is alive!), Matthew 22:32.
2. Peace - Do not be afraid . . . "FEAR NOT!" (God offers mercy and grace.)
3. Presence - I am WITH you, Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5-6.
4. Promise - I will BLESS you and your family for Abraham's sake!
III. Revelation: on Isaac's responses to God's appearance and promises (v. 25)
1. Isaac built an altar there, marking and memorializing the place where God spoke to him.
2. Isaac called on God's name in worship, praise, thanksgiving, and intercessory prayer.
3. Isaac pitched his tent there . . . settled down; lived there: where God was.
4. Isaac's servants dug another well, providing water for his family and for the generations to come.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Unstop the sources of blessings which were utilized by my spiritual forefathers . . . resolving
to serve the present, with an eye on the future, while respecting the past.
2. Exhibit a quiet, non-violent, submissive spirit in the face of opposition . . . because God will
provide and protect.
3. Be open to receive a revelation "word" from the Lord . . . when He speaks, remember His "rehema"
word to me, worship Him, live under the covenant blessing, and faithfully serve Him and others.
4. Recognize that, on the day I establish peace in my heart with those who persecute and abuse me,
the Lord will give me a new well of spiritual refreshment through the Holy Spirit, v. 32.

The Ministry Of John The Baptist
(Matthew 14:1-36)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, vv. 1-12.
2. Jesus fed the five thousand, vv. 13-21.
3. Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee, and His disciples worshipped Him
as the Son of God, vv. 22-33.
4. Many people of Gennesaret were healed merely by touching the hem of
Jesus' garment, vv. 34-36.

II. Meditation: on John the Baptist and Jesus' commendation of him
1. John was a miracle child, born of elderly parents, and he was a Spirit-filled
Nazarite, Luke 1:7, 15-17.
2. He preached repentance and baptized many persons, including Jesus: he
denounced Herod's adultery and was beheaded; see Mark 6:14-31.
3. He was not a reed shaken by the wind (more like a sturdy tree), Matthew 11:7;
he did not live in luxury, but as a strict ascetic, Matthew 11:8.
4. He was a prophet of God, like Elijah, Matthew 11:14; he was the last and
greatest of all the "Old Testament Era" characters, including even Abraham,
Moses, and David, Matthew 11:11.

III. Revelation: on the immoral character of King Herod
1. Herod's adultery and lust for his step-daughter revealed his weakness . . . and
led to his wife's taking revenge on John the Baptist.
2. Herod feared and protected John after his arrest, knowing he was a just and
holy man . . . Herod "heard him gladly . . . did many things," Mark 6:20.
3. Herod's pride kept him from reneging on his foolish promise to give almost
anything to watch his step-daughter dance, Mark 6:26.
4. Herod was afraid of John the Baptist, and his conscience bothered him after he
had executed John; when Jesus came, Herod thought He was John who had
been raised from the dead, Matthew 14:2. (See more details in Mark 6:14-31.)

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Courageously proclaim the truth, in spite of the personal danger.
2. Be a Spirit-filled servant whose lifestyle de-emphasizes material possessions
and physical comfort.
3. Live so that my influence for good will continue long after my death . . . just
as John's memory "haunted" Herod.
4. Work faithfully to hear Jesus' personal commendation of me and of my service:
"Well done, you good and faithful servant."

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, visit http://www.pillsburyinstitute.org or phone toll-free 1-888-737-3392.

Tuition Fees for 2004

The Board of Directors of the Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity has established the following tuition rates, effective January 1, 2004:

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 initital 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 DEGREE 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 registraiton 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coming in the future: Have you seen our web-site? In the future we will be sending a link to our web-site
and you can click on that link and go to the web-site and there will be a place to click on to get the current
E-pistle.
It will contain the Bible studies which Dr. Scarborough is now sending by e-mail. Our web-site is http://www.freewayfoundation.org

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