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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 20, 2004

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In This Issue
"Israel's Family Moves Into Egypt"
"Come Aside . . . And Rest A While"
PIAC Degree Changes

Israel's Family Moves Into Egypt
(Genesis 46:1-34)

I. Concentration: on Israel's (Jacob's) new vision from God
1. Israel came south to Beersheba (where Abraham had worshipped God,
Genesis 21:31-34), and he there offered sacrifices to the Lord, v. 1.
2. God spoke to Israel in a night vision, as the Lord had done many years before,
v. 2; Genesis 28:12-15.
3. God commanded Israel to take his family into Egypt, where He promised they
would grow into a great nation, v. 3.
4. God assured Israel that he would see Joseph, and that his favorite son would
"put his hand on your eyes" . . . that Joseph would close Israel's eyes when he died, v. 4.
II. Meditation: on Israel's family members who went into Egypt
1. The sons of Leah: Reubin, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and a daughter,
Dinah - 31 sons and grandsons plus a daughter (two sons already had died before this
journey into Egypt), vv. 8-15.
2. The sons of Zilpah (Leah's maid): Gad and Asher - 16 sons and grandsons, vv. 16-18.
3. The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin - 14 sons and grandsons, but Joseph and
his two sons already were living in Egypt, vv. 19-22.
4. The sons of Bilhah (Rachel's maid) - Dan and Naphtali - 7 sons and grandsons, vv. 23-25.
III. Revelation: on the Israelites occupying the land of Goshen
1. Sixty-six sons and grandsons accompanied Israel into Egypt (not counting their wives),
v. 26, and these 66 plus Israel, himself, and Joseph and his two sons brought the total to
70 persons, v. 27.
2. "Goshen" meaning "inundated land" was the fertile area of the Nile Delta suitable for both
farming and grazing animals; Pharaoh gave this "best of the land" to Joseph's family, vv. 6, 11.
3. In a joyful meeting, Israel and Joseph were re-united, vv. 29-30.
4. The Pharaoh "Rameses" (v. 31), along with the advice of Joseph for his family to state their
occupation as "cattlemen" rather than as "shepherds," helps to establish the date of this event.
The despised Hyksos (foreign, non-Egyptian rulers, sometimes translated "Shepherd
Kings") ruled for a period of years over a large portion of the nation.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Return to the spiritual landmarks and altars established by my forefathers in the faith.
2. Seek a new spiritual encounter and a fresh vision from the Lord.
3. Obey God's directions, and influence my family to do likewise.
4. According to God's will, depend upon Him to prolong my life and to bring me into His heavenly
kingdom through a peaceful death in the presence of my loved ones.

Come Aside . . . And Rest A While
(Mark 6:1-56)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus was rejected by the citizens of His hometown, Nazareth, vv. 1-6.
2. Jesus instructed and sent out the Twelve Disciples; they preached repentance,
cast out demons, and healed the sick, vv. 7-13.
3. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, vv. 14-29.
4. Jesus miraculously fed the five thousand, vv. 30-44.
5. Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee, vv. 45-52.
6. Jesus healed multitudes of people everywhere He went, vv. 53-56.

II. Meditation: on verse 31
"Come aside . . .
by yourselves . . .
to a deserted place . . .
and rest a while" Mark 6:31

III. Revelation: on why Christians should "retreat"
1. To follow Jesus' example, Mark 6:46; Luke 5:16.
2. To give God a chance to work, Proverbs 8:17; Hebrews 11:6.
3. To expose our spiritual need, Jeremiah 29:13; Acts 3:19.
4. To return to our first love, Song of Solomon 3:2; Revelation 2:4.
5. To spend time with Jesus, Proverbs 8:17; John 21:15-17.
6. To drink deeply of the Fountain of Life, Psalm 63:1; John 7:37.
7. To refresh our physical bodies, Isaiah 40:31; Mark 6:31.
8. To renew our minds, Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1-2.
9. To learn to hear His voice, John 10:27; Galatians 5:25.
10. To become a better leader, Daniel 9:3-4; Galatians 1:17; 2:1.
11. To become a better minister, Philippians 2:17; II Timothy 4:6.
12. To personally experience God, Psalm 27:8; Isaiah 55:6-13.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Allow time for the healing of life's cuts and bruises.
2. Be strengthened by the presence of the Lord.
3. Drink of the Holy Spirit's refreshing river of living water.
4. Be still and listen for God's voice.
5. Worship and re-dedicate myself for ministry.
6. Bury my dead past; leave it and march on with God.
7. Engage the enemy in spiritual warfare.

Pillsbury Institute NCCA Degree Titles
(Effective July 1, 2004)

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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"Love is not blind - it sees more, not less. But because
it sees more, it is willing to see less!"
- Rabbi Julius Gordon

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