Epistle for March 26, 2004

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation March 26, 2004

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This first quarter of 2004, I shall be sharing with you my "Personal & Practical" notes and applications on Genesis 13-24
and Matthew 1-13. (I used the first 12 chapters of Genesis in the "E-pistle" during December, 2001). I plan
to continue these book studies in the Old and New Testaments for the next several months.
In This Issue:
Genesis 25:19-34
Matthew 13:1-58
Tuition at PIAC
Twin Sons Born to Issac and Rebekah
(Genesis 25:19-34)

I. Concentration: on the parents, Issac and Rebekah
1. Issac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah, vv. 19-20.
2. Issac pleaded for many years for the Lord to give Rebekah children, v. 21.
3. In answer to Isaac's prayers, God allowed Rebekah to become pregnant twenty
years after their marriage, vv. 21, 26.
4. Rebekah had a troublesome pregnancy (because she was bearing twins), and she
inquired of the Lord, "If all is well, why am I like this?" v. 22.
II. Meditation: on the twin boys, Esau and Jacob
1. The Lord answered Rebekah, prophesying that (v. 23):
(1) Fraternal, not identical, twins would be born,
(2) The twins would produce two nations,
(3) One twin's people would be stronger than the other, and
(4) The older twin would serve the younger.
2. The twins were born and named Esau (hairy) and Jacob (supplanter or heel-catcher),
vv. 24-26.
3. Esau was a physically-endowed outdoorsman, a skillful hunter, v. 27.
4. Jacob was a spiritually-minded "mild man," in sharp contrast to his brother, Esau, v. 27.
III. Revelation: on dysfunctional relationships in this family
1. Isaac loved the more "masculine" Esau because he enjoyed eating the game he provided,
v. 28.
2. Rebekah loved the more "feminine" Jacob because he was more gentle and sensitive, v. 28.
3. Jacob took unfair advantage of a weakened Esau, getting him to sell his birthright for some
stew, vv. 28-34. (This caused a "blood" feud.)
4. Esau "despised" (scorned; held in contempt) his birthright (a double portion of his father's
inheritance, plus all the spiritual blessings associated with God's convenant with Abraham),
v. 34 . . . Esau was a fornicator and a profane person, according to Hebrews 12:16.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Ask the Lord for enlightenment when the circumstances of my life are in turmoil, or when I
am suffering physically.
2. Listen for the words form the Lord, giving me spiritual perception (and occasionally prophetic
insight) into God's planned destiny for me.
3. Avoid parental favoritism, which can be the source of severe and long-term family disruption.
4. Magnify the spiritual things of God while avoiding "profanity" . . . irreverent, blasphemous,
vulgar words and deeds.

Why Jesus Taught In Parables
(Matthew 13:1-58)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. This chapter contains eight parables of Jesus:
(1) Sower and Soils, vv. 1-9, 18-23
(2) Tares, vv. 24-30, 36-43
(3) Mustard Seed, vv. 31-32
(4) Leaven, v. 33
(5) Hidden treasure, v. 44
(6) Pearl of Great Price, vv. 45-46
(7) Dragnet, vv. 47-50
(8) Householder, vv. 51-52
The sower/soils parable is the key to all Jesus' parables, Mark 4:13.
2. Jesus used parables to reveal truth to believers, vv. 10-13, 16-17.
3. Jesus used parables to conceal truth from unbelievers, vv. 14-15, 34-35.
4. Jesus was rejected in Nazareth: "A prophet is not without honor except
in his own country and in his own house," vv. 53-58.

II. Meditation: on why people cannot understand Jesus' teachings (v. 15)
1. Their hearts have grown dull (hard and unresponsive).
2. Their ears have become increasingly deaf (allowed to stop up).
3. Their eyes THEY have deliberately closed.
4. Their minds lack the necessary faith to understand spiritual things;
see I Corinthians 2:14.

III. Revelation: on who can know the mysteries of heaven?
1. Persons to whom God has revealed Himself, v. 11.
2. Persons who have "mustard seed-sized" faith will be given more faith . . .
bringing spiritual perception and discernment, v. 12.
3. Persons whose eyes and ears have been touched and healed so they
can understand prophetic Scriptures, vv. 14-17.
4. Focus on the invisible, eternal things of Almighty God.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Spend much time in the presence of the Lord, allowing Him to make my
heart tender and responsive.
2. Listen to the Holy Spirit's voice of conviction, direction, insight, and encouragement.
3. Cultivate and exercise my small faith (Mark 9:24) so that it grows in understanding
of God's word and ways, of His plans and purposes.
4. Focus on the invisible, eternal things of Almighty God.

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 call 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:
Undergraduate tuition: $60 per credit hour
Graduate-level tuition: $90 per credit hour
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 initial 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 DOCTORATE 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 registration 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 students in the form of lower tuition rates.

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-Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation March 26, 2004

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This first quarter of 2004, I shall be sharing with you my "Personal & Practical" notes and applications on Genesis 13-24
and Matthew 1-13. (I used the first 12 chapters of Genesis in the "E-pistle" during December, 2001). I plan
to continue these book studies in the Old and New Testaments for the next several months.
In This Issue:
Genesis 25:19-34
Matthew 13:1-58
Tuition at PIAC
Twin Sons Born to Issac and Rebekah
(Genesis 25:19-34)

I. Concentration: on the parents, Issac and Rebekah
1. Issac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah, vv. 19-20.
2. Issac pleaded for many years for the Lord to give Rebekah children, v. 21.
3. In answer to Isaac's prayers, God allowed Rebekah to become pregnant twenty
years after their marriage, vv. 21, 26.
4. Rebekah had a troublesome pregnancy (because she was bearing twins), and she
inquired of the Lord, "If all is well, why am I like this?" v. 22.
II. Meditation: on the twin boys, Esau and Jacob
1. The Lord answered Rebekah, prophesying that (v. 23):
(1) Fraternal, not identical, twins would be born,
(2) The twins would produce two nations,
(3) One twin's people would be stronger than the other, and
(4) The older twin would serve the younger.
2. The twins were born and named Esau (hairy) and Jacob (supplanter or heel-catcher),
vv. 24-26.
3. Esau was a physically-endowed outdoorsman, a skillful hunter, v. 27.
4. Jacob was a spiritually-minded "mild man," in sharp contrast to his brother, Esau, v. 27.
III. Revelation: on dysfunctional relationships in this family
1. Isaac loved the more "masculine" Esau because he enjoyed eating the game he provided,
v. 28.
2. Rebekah loved the more "feminine" Jacob because he was more gentle and sensitive, v. 28.
3. Jacob took unfair advantage of a weakened Esau, getting him to sell his birthright for some
stew, vv. 28-34. (This caused a "blood" feud.)
4. Esau "despised" (scorned; held in contempt) his birthright (a double portion of his father's
inheritance, plus all the spiritual blessings associated with God's convenant with Abraham),
v. 34 . . . Esau was a fornicator and a profane person, according to Hebrews 12:16.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Ask the Lord for enlightenment when the circumstances of my life are in turmoil, or when I
am suffering physically.
2. Listen for the words form the Lord, giving me spiritual perception (and occasionally prophetic
insight) into God's planned destiny for me.
3. Avoid parental favoritism, which can be the source of severe and long-term family disruption.
4. Magnify the spiritual things of God while avoiding "profanity" . . . irreverent, blasphemous,
vulgar words and deeds.

Why Jesus Taught In Parables
(Matthew 13:1-58)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. This chapter contains eight parables of Jesus:
(1) Sower and Soils, vv. 1-9, 18-23
(2) Tares, vv. 24-30, 36-43
(3) Mustard Seed, vv. 31-32
(4) Leaven, v. 33
(5) Hidden treasure, v. 44
(6) Pearl of Great Price, vv. 45-46
(7) Dragnet, vv. 47-50
(8) Householder, vv. 51-52
The sower/soils parable is the key to all Jesus' parables, Mark 4:13.
2. Jesus used parables to reveal truth to believers, vv. 10-13, 16-17.
3. Jesus used parables to conceal truth from unbelievers, vv. 14-15, 34-35.
4. Jesus was rejected in Nazareth: "A prophet is not without honor except
in his own country and in his own house," vv. 53-58.

II. Meditation: on why people cannot understand Jesus' teachings (v. 15)
1. Their hearts have grown dull (hard and unresponsive).
2. Their ears have become increasingly deaf (allowed to stop up).
3. Their eyes THEY have deliberately closed.
4. Their minds lack the necessary faith to understand spiritual things;
see I Corinthians 2:14.

III. Revelation: on who can know the mysteries of heaven?
1. Persons to whom God has revealed Himself, v. 11.
2. Persons who have "mustard seed-sized" faith will be given more faith . . .
bringing spiritual perception and discernment, v. 12.
3. Persons whose eyes and ears have been touched and healed so they
can understand prophetic Scriptures, vv. 14-17.
4. Focus on the invisible, eternal things of Almighty God.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Spend much time in the presence of the Lord, allowing Him to make my
heart tender and responsive.
2. Listen to the Holy Spirit's voice of conviction, direction, insight, and encouragement.
3. Cultivate and exercise my small faith (Mark 9:24) so that it grows in understanding
of God's word and ways, of His plans and purposes.
4. Focus on the invisible, eternal things of Almighty God.

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 call 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:
Undergraduate tuition: $60 per credit hour
Graduate-level tuition: $90 per credit hour
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 initial 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 DOCTORATE 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 registration 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 students in the form of lower tuition rates.

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"Truth is the only safe ground to stand on."
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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