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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation July 16, 2004

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In This Issue:
Fat Cows and Skinny Cows
Immediately!
PIAC Degree Changes
Fat cows and skinny cows
(Genesis 41:-57)

I. Concentration: on the main events in this chapter
1. Pharaoh had two dreams: of seven fat and seven skinny cows, and of seven plump
heads of grain and seven thin heads, vv. 1-7, 17-24.
2. None of Pharaoh's astrologers or wise men could interpret his dreams.
3. Finally, the chief butler remembered Joseph and recommended him to the Pharaoh, vv. 9-13.
4. Joseph was summoned from the dungeon and cleaned up; he gave God the glory for
interpreting dreams; he told Pharaoh what his two dreams meant, vv. 14-16, 25-32.

II. Meditation: on Joseph's God-given interpretation
1. Both dreams are pictures of the same coming events, vv. 25-26.
2. There will be seven years of great, plentiful harvest in Egypt, v. 29.
3. These "fat" years will be followed by seven "lean" years of severe famine, vv. 27, 30-31.
4. "The dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the thing is established by
God, and God will shortly bring it to pass," v. 32.

III. Revelation: on how God works to accomplish His purpose
1. First, God shows one of His servants what He is about to do (Amos 3:7) . . . here Joseph
passed God's word along to Pharaoh, v. 28.
2. Next, God looks for a spiritually discerning person to appoint over his work, v. 33; then God
gives His chosen leader specific plans to accomplish His divine purpose, vv. 34-37.
3. God anoints His chosen leader with the Holy Spirit, empowering him for service and
exhibiting God's presence in his life, v. 38.
4. God gives His chosen, anointed leader the authority necessary to accomplish every duty
and responsibility He assigns; here Pharaoh gave Joseph virtually total authority in Egypt,
signified by his signet ring, royal garments, gold chain, and a chariot of honor, v. 39-44.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Wait patiently, through adversity, knowing that the Lord has a destiny and purpose for me
to fulfill during my life on earth.
2. Faithfully carry out the details of the plan which God revealed to me, vv. 44, 47-49, 53-54.
3. Receive with thanksgiving the manifold blessings from the Lord, including my children.
Joseph's sons were named Manasseh (Forgetful) . . . God made Joseph forget his
troubles, and Ephraim (Fruitful) . . . God made him fruitful in Egypt, vv. 50-52.
(See also Genesis 48:20).
4. Observe with reverence and praise the life-preserving deliverance that Almighty God
brings about through my humble service, vv. 53-57.

IMMEDIATELY!
(Mark 1:1-45)

I. Concentration and Meditation on the word "immediately" in this chapter
1. "IMMEDIATELY, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens
parting and the Spirit descending upon Him . . . You are My beloved
Son, in whom I am well pleased," vv. 10-11.
2. "IMMEDIATELY, the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness . . . to be tempted
by Satan," vv. 12-13.
3. "They (Simon and Andrew) IMMEDIATELY left their nets and followed Him,"
v. 18.
4. "IMMEDIATELY He called them (James and John) and they . . . went after
Him," v. 20.
5. "IMMEDIATELY on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught,"
v. 21. (Cast out a demon: vv. 23-27.)
6. "IMMEDIATELY His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee,"
v. 28.
7. "He came and took her (Simon's mother-in-law) by the hand and lifted her
up, and IMMEDIATELY the fever left her," v. 31.
8. "As soon as he had spoken, IMMEDIATELY the leprosy left him, and he was
cleansed," v. 42.

II. Revelation: on things that God does immediately
1. He gives the Holy Spirit for spiritual vision, affirmation, guidance, and power over
temptation.
2. He calls people to a new way of life, including evangelistic outreach.
3. He teaches His truths, illustrating their validity by overcoming Satanic opposition
and bondage . . . all for His praise and glory.
4. He heals hurting people and answers their sincere prayers, v. 40.

III. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Invite the fullness of the Holy Spirit into my life for spiritual perception, for affirmation
of my relationship with the Father, for guidance in my daily walk with Him, and for
overcoming power to triumph over temptation.
2. Listen for Jesus' call to follow Him, with an eye on evangelistic opportunities . . .
to tell the good news and to win the lost.
3. Study and meditate on God's word, as interpreted by the Holy Spirit, to gain strength
and wisdom for overcoming Satanic opposition and bondage . . . steadfastly resisting
temptation in the name of the Lord.
4. Pray with sincere faith, knowing that God can, that He wants to, and that He does heal
hurting people today.

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 areas of concentration ("In . . . ")
on his or her diploma. This information always will appear on the student transcript.

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"Let's have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us,
to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it."
- Abraham Lincoln

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