Epistle for August 8, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 8, 2003

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During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be giving teaching notes on Esther 1-10 and Habakkuk in the Old Testament
and Galatians 1-6, I Timothy 1-6, and II John in the New Testament.
In This Issue:
Esther 6:1-14
Galatians 6:1-18
Degree from PIAC?
God's Timing Is NO Coincidence!
(Esther 6:1-14)
I. Concentration: on the events in this chapter
1. Unable to sleep, King Ahasuerus called a servant to read some historical records to him; the servant
read the account of Mordecai's saving the king's life from two assassins, vv. 1-2; 2:19-23.
2. The king inquired whether Mordecai had been honored for this deed; when he discovered that he had
not been rewarded, the king called for one of his ministers to handle this matter, vv. 3-5.
3. Since Haman was in the palace, He responded and the king asked him: "What should be done for
the man whom the king delights to honor?" Haman, thinking the king wanted to honor him, suggested
a parade, and the king instructed Haman personally to do for Mordecai what he had suggested, vv. 6-10.
4. Haman paraded Mordecai through the streets, and returning home, his wife and friends predicted his fall
from royal favor; at that moment the king's servants arrived to escort him to the palace, vv. 11-14.
II. Meditation: on God's perfect timing
1. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that King Ahasuerus was unable to sleep on this particular
night, v. 1.
2. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that the place in the court chronicles which was read to the king
contained the account of Mordecai's saving him from assassins, v. 2.
3. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that Haman just "happened" to be entering the outer court of the
palace to arrange for Mordecai's hanging when the king asked if one of his ministers was available to make
arrangements to honor Mordecai, vv. 4-5.
4. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that just as Haman's wife and friends prophesied his doom, the
king's messengers arrived to escort him to the queen's feast, vv. 13-14.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual principles observed here
1. God keeps a detailed record of man's deeds (including his thoughts and words), and someday the Lord will
give rewards and punishments to each individual, Romans 14:12.
2. God is in complete control of the events of history, and He will bring to pass His will at His pre-determined
time, Psalm 31:15.
3. Pride goes before a fall, Proverbs 16:18.
4. What goes around, comes around, Hosea 8:7.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Realize that someday I shall give account of myself to God, Matthew 12:36.
2. Live each day in the light of God's eternity, Ecclesiastes 3:11; II Peter 3:8-9.
3. Walk humbly before God and in harmony with my fellow man, Micah 6:8.
4. Be careful what I sow, because that is what I shall reap, Galatians 6:7.

Burden Bearing
(Galatians 6:1-18)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul taught Christians to bear and share one another's burdens, vv. 1-5.
2. Paul emphasized the spiritual principle of sowing and reaping: he urged believers
to not "grow weary in doing good," vv. 6-10.
3. Paul expressed his desire to glory only in the cross of Christ, vv. 11-15.
4. Paul blessed the Galatians with a closing word of benediction, vv. 16-18.
II. Observations: on the main spiritual themes in this chapter
1. Bear one another's burdens, v. 1.
2. Whatever a man sows, that will he also reap, v. 7.
3. In due season we shall reap, if we do not quit, v. 9.
4. God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of Christ, v. 14.
III. Meditation: on the word "burden" . . . meaning problems
1. Sins - Psalm 38:4.
2. Cares, worries - Psalm 55:22; I Peter 5:7.
3. Evil attack, oppression - Isaiah 10:27; 58:6.
4. Divine message of the prophets - Ezekiel 12:10.
IV. Revelation: on the word "burdens" . . . meaning works
1. Tasks, jobs - Matthew 20:12; Nehemiah 4:17.
2. Responsibility of leadership - Ezekiel 18:22; Numbers 11:11; Deuteronomy 1:12.
3. Personal responsibilities, duties - Galatians 6:5 (Greek = PHORTION).
4. Overload - Galatians 6:2 (Greek = BAROS).
NOTE: PHORTION is a Greek word meaning something to be borne,
without regard to weight.
BAROS is a Greek word meaning something too heavy or
burdensome "OVERLOAD."
V. Application: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Avoid thinking that there is a noble quality in engaging in single-handed spiritual
combat . . . in always going it alone, refusing any help.
2. Realize that attempting for too long to be strong without partnering with a fellow
believer not only violates Scripture, but it also produces dryness of soul
and "battle-fatigue" or spiritual burnout.
3. Understand Paul's clear teaching that believers should shoulder their own personal
responsibilities, v. 5, but that they also should partner with a brother or sister
who is on "OVERLOAD," v. 2.
4. Recognize that such load-sharing fulfills the law of Christ (Galatians 5:14; John 13:34;
James 2:8), and through the cross produces a bountiful crop of righteousness, vv. 7, 9, 14.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., PhD., & Psy.D. Degree Programs

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours - $3,000)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours - $4,000)
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling *(42 credit hours - $3,150)
*(Only available for persons who already hold an earned doctoral degree)

Students at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity (PIAC) now may receive pastoral counseling training using the curriculum and distance learning format developed by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) of Sarasota, Florida. These high quality materials consist of 41 courses in ten academic tracks, and also include advanced studies, clinical supervision (internship), practicum, thesis and examination, plus licensing and certification in eight possible specialty areas.

Important Notice: The successful completion of all academic requirements using NCCA curriculum and the conferring of the MA, PhD, or PsyD degrees by PIAC does not include membership in NCCA, nor does it qualify the graduate to receive any certification or licensing from NCCA.

Upon graduation, the student will be issued a degree diploma (MA, PhD, or PsyD) and a complete transcript of the NCCA studies completed at PIAC. The student has the option of presenting this official transcript to NCCA to show the courses completed at PIAC. The student then may choose to apply for membership in NCCA and to apply for acceptance into an advanced program of study designed to qualify him or her for NCCA certification and licensing as a Christian pastoral counselor. Small fees are charged by NCCA for both of these options.

NCCA has several additional requirements for the licensing process, including:
(1) a supervised practicum plus thesis for MA graduates (dissertation for PhD and PsyD graduates),
(2) the obtaining of ministerial credentials (if the applicant does not have such documentation already,
and
(3) an ethical examination posed by NCCA's National Licensing Board of Examiners.

Each successful candidate receives NCCA Board Certification as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More than 1,700 persons in the United States have been trained and certified by NCCA as licensed Christian counselors, making it the largest such credentialing agency in the nation.
(Over 4,000 counselors have been licensed world-wide by NCCA)

The NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) certification is not the same as a State's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.

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"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another
without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Have you helped yourself by getting your degree? Can you be of help to others?
Contact us to further your education at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity.

Posted by: info <info@...>

E-pistle

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 8, 2003

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During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be giving teaching notes on Esther 1-10 and Habakkuk in the Old Testament
and Galatians 1-6, I Timothy 1-6, and II John in the New Testament.
In This Issue:
Esther 6:1-14
Galatians 6:1-18
Degree from PIAC?
God's Timing Is NO Coincidence!
(Esther 6:1-14)
I. Concentration: on the events in this chapter
1. Unable to sleep, King Ahasuerus called a servant to read some historical records to him; the servant
read the account of Mordecai's saving the king's life from two assassins, vv. 1-2; 2:19-23.
2. The king inquired whether Mordecai had been honored for this deed; when he discovered that he had
not been rewarded, the king called for one of his ministers to handle this matter, vv. 3-5.
3. Since Haman was in the palace, He responded and the king asked him: "What should be done for
the man whom the king delights to honor?" Haman, thinking the king wanted to honor him, suggested
a parade, and the king instructed Haman personally to do for Mordecai what he had suggested, vv. 6-10.
4. Haman paraded Mordecai through the streets, and returning home, his wife and friends predicted his fall
from royal favor; at that moment the king's servants arrived to escort him to the palace, vv. 11-14.
II. Meditation: on God's perfect timing
1. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that King Ahasuerus was unable to sleep on this particular
night, v. 1.
2. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that the place in the court chronicles which was read to the king
contained the account of Mordecai's saving him from assassins, v. 2.
3. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that Haman just "happened" to be entering the outer court of the
palace to arrange for Mordecai's hanging when the king asked if one of his ministers was available to make
arrangements to honor Mordecai, vv. 4-5.
4. It was God's timing (and no coincidence) that just as Haman's wife and friends prophesied his doom, the
king's messengers arrived to escort him to the queen's feast, vv. 13-14.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual principles observed here
1. God keeps a detailed record of man's deeds (including his thoughts and words), and someday the Lord will
give rewards and punishments to each individual, Romans 14:12.
2. God is in complete control of the events of history, and He will bring to pass His will at His pre-determined
time, Psalm 31:15.
3. Pride goes before a fall, Proverbs 16:18.
4. What goes around, comes around, Hosea 8:7.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Realize that someday I shall give account of myself to God, Matthew 12:36.
2. Live each day in the light of God's eternity, Ecclesiastes 3:11; II Peter 3:8-9.
3. Walk humbly before God and in harmony with my fellow man, Micah 6:8.
4. Be careful what I sow, because that is what I shall reap, Galatians 6:7.

Burden Bearing
(Galatians 6:1-18)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul taught Christians to bear and share one another's burdens, vv. 1-5.
2. Paul emphasized the spiritual principle of sowing and reaping: he urged believers
to not "grow weary in doing good," vv. 6-10.
3. Paul expressed his desire to glory only in the cross of Christ, vv. 11-15.
4. Paul blessed the Galatians with a closing word of benediction, vv. 16-18.
II. Observations: on the main spiritual themes in this chapter
1. Bear one another's burdens, v. 1.
2. Whatever a man sows, that will he also reap, v. 7.
3. In due season we shall reap, if we do not quit, v. 9.
4. God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of Christ, v. 14.
III. Meditation: on the word "burden" . . . meaning problems
1. Sins - Psalm 38:4.
2. Cares, worries - Psalm 55:22; I Peter 5:7.
3. Evil attack, oppression - Isaiah 10:27; 58:6.
4. Divine message of the prophets - Ezekiel 12:10.
IV. Revelation: on the word "burdens" . . . meaning works
1. Tasks, jobs - Matthew 20:12; Nehemiah 4:17.
2. Responsibility of leadership - Ezekiel 18:22; Numbers 11:11; Deuteronomy 1:12.
3. Personal responsibilities, duties - Galatians 6:5 (Greek = PHORTION).
4. Overload - Galatians 6:2 (Greek = BAROS).
NOTE: PHORTION is a Greek word meaning something to be borne,
without regard to weight.
BAROS is a Greek word meaning something too heavy or
burdensome "OVERLOAD."
V. Application: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Avoid thinking that there is a noble quality in engaging in single-handed spiritual
combat . . . in always going it alone, refusing any help.
2. Realize that attempting for too long to be strong without partnering with a fellow
believer not only violates Scripture, but it also produces dryness of soul
and "battle-fatigue" or spiritual burnout.
3. Understand Paul's clear teaching that believers should shoulder their own personal
responsibilities, v. 5, but that they also should partner with a brother or sister
who is on "OVERLOAD," v. 2.
4. Recognize that such load-sharing fulfills the law of Christ (Galatians 5:14; John 13:34;
James 2:8), and through the cross produces a bountiful crop of righteousness, vv. 7, 9, 14.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., PhD., & Psy.D. Degree Programs

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours - $3,000)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours - $4,000)
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling *(42 credit hours - $3,150)
*(Only available for persons who already hold an earned doctoral degree)

Students at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity (PIAC) now may receive pastoral counseling training using the curriculum and distance learning format developed by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) of Sarasota, Florida. These high quality materials consist of 41 courses in ten academic tracks, and also include advanced studies, clinical supervision (internship), practicum, thesis and examination, plus licensing and certification in eight possible specialty areas.

Important Notice: The successful completion of all academic requirements using NCCA curriculum and the conferring of the MA, PhD, or PsyD degrees by PIAC does not include membership in NCCA, nor does it qualify the graduate to receive any certification or licensing from NCCA.

Upon graduation, the student will be issued a degree diploma (MA, PhD, or PsyD) and a complete transcript of the NCCA studies completed at PIAC. The student has the option of presenting this official transcript to NCCA to show the courses completed at PIAC. The student then may choose to apply for membership in NCCA and to apply for acceptance into an advanced program of study designed to qualify him or her for NCCA certification and licensing as a Christian pastoral counselor. Small fees are charged by NCCA for both of these options.

NCCA has several additional requirements for the licensing process, including:
(1) a supervised practicum plus thesis for MA graduates (dissertation for PhD and PsyD graduates),
(2) the obtaining of ministerial credentials (if the applicant does not have such documentation already,
and
(3) an ethical examination posed by NCCA's National Licensing Board of Examiners.

Each successful candidate receives NCCA Board Certification as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More than 1,700 persons in the United States have been trained and certified by NCCA as licensed Christian counselors, making it the largest such credentialing agency in the nation.
(Over 4,000 counselors have been licensed world-wide by NCCA)

The NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) certification is not the same as a State's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.

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

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another
without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

Have you helped yourself by getting your degree? Can you be of help to others?
Contact us to further your education at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity.