Epistle for October 22, 2004

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation October 22, 2004

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In This Issue:
"Moses Confronts Pharaoh"
"Persons Jesus Met While Carrying His Cross"
How much does a degree from PIAC cost?

Moses Confronts Pharaoh
(Exodus 5:1-23)

I. Concentration: on the events in this chapter
1. Moses and Aaron asked Pharaoh to allow the Israelites to go into the
wilderness for three days to sacrifice to God; Pharaoh refused, vv. 1-4.
2. Pharaoh intensified the bondage of the Israelites, forcing them not only
to make the same quota of bricks, but also to gather the straw, vv. 5-14.
3. The leaders of the Israelites complained about the unfairness of this policy,
but Pharaoh said, "You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, 'Let us go
and sacrifice to the Lord,'" vv. 15-19.
4. The Israelites blamed Moses and Aaron for Pharaoh's intensified cruelty; Moses
asked God why He had not delivered His people as He had promised, vv. 20-23.

II. Meditation: on Pharaoh's responses to Moses' request
1. He said, "Who is the Lord . . . I do not know the Lord," v. 2.
2. He accused Moses and Aaron of causing a work stoppage, of encouraging his
slaves to revel and rest from their labor, vv. 4-5.
3. He made the Israelite's tasks more difficult, so that they would turn against Moses
and his message, vv. 6-9.
4. He demanded that the Israelites fulfill their daily quota of bricks, even under almost
impossible circumstances, vv. 16-18.

III. Revelation: on the spiritual principles seen here
1. Cruel tyranny and forced slave labor always are connected with national leaders
who do not know the Lord God.
2. Despotic dictators do not allow any criticism of their regime, but they take all means
within their power to stamp out opposition.
3. Religious persecution often is a policy of a ruler with absolute power . . . because the
belief in a God Who loves all persons equally, and Who allows them freedom of choice,
is a direct contradiction of the oppressive policies of a godless dictator.
4. Immature children of God often make the mistake of blaming God and His chosen
leaders for the troubles which have been inflicted upon them by Satan and his agents.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Pray for local, state, national, and world political leaders, that they may come to know,
love, follow, and serve the Lord.
2. Stand up and speak out against injustice in all its forms.
3. Expect to suffer persecution (subtle and overt), II Timothy 3:12.
4. Cultivate spiritual perception which will enable me to distinguish between good and evil,
between God's work and Satan's work.

Persons Jesus Met While Carrying His Cross
(Mark 15:1-47)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus was tried before Pilate, vv. 1-5.
2. Pilate released a notorious criminal named Barabbas but sentenced Jesus
to be crucified, vv. 6-15.
3. The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus, vv. 16-20.
4. Simon, a Cyrenian, was compelled to carry Jesus' cross; Jesus was nailed
to the cross under a sign reading: "The King of the Jews," vv. 21-32.
5. When Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to the bottom;
the Roman centurion exclaimed, "Truly this Man was the Son of God," vv. 33-41.
6. Jesus was buried in the borrowed tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, vv. 42-47.

II. Meditation: on the persons Jesus met while carrying His cross
1. Simon of Cyrene (Mark 15:21; Matthew 27:32; Luke 23:26).
2. "Daughters of Jerusalem" (Luke 23:26-31).

III. Revelation: on the spiritual truths seen here
1. Simon (from North Africa) helped Jesus by carrying His cross; Christians, also, need
assistance in carrying their heavy burdens . . . especially those related to spiritual
and physical suffering.
2. Jesus told the mourning women not to weep for Him . . . He was doing the Father's will
and going to a far better place than they knew.
3. Jesus taught that expressions of comfort and condolence are to be given to the living who
are left behind, for these also face suffering, death, and judgment.
4. Jesus warned that if such persecution happened to Him ("green wood") how much more
would persecution happen to the "dry" wood . . . His followers; see Matthew 10:16-39.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. "Bear my own burden," Galatians 6:5 . . . my responsibility and duty; further, "bear
another person's burden," Galatians 6:2 . . . their overload. (See I Peter 5:7)
2. Have the proper Christian attitude toward life and death, I Thessalonians 4:13-18; death
is merely the door into eternity, II Corinthians 5:8.
3. Be tender-hearted toward those who are experiencing sorrow and grief over the loss of
a loved one . . . just "being there" (without saying anything) helps. (See Job 2:11-13)
4. Realize that the life-sustaining power flowing through Jesus (say in the green tree) is
necessary to transform me from a dried-up twig into a fruit-producing tree or vine.
(see John 15:1-8, 16)

Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity

Tuition Fees for 2004

Christian Doctor of Philosophy (54 credit hours) - $4,860

Christian Master of Arts (40 credit hours) - $3,600

Christian Doctor of Psychology (42 credit hours) - $3,780

Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (28 credit hours) - $4,320

Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880

Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920

Degree Titles at PIAC

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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let it be enthusiasm."
- Bruce Barton

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In This Issue:
"Moses Confronts Pharaoh"
"Persons Jesus Met While Carrying His Cross"
How much does a degree from PIAC cost?

Moses Confronts Pharaoh
(Exodus 5:1-23)

I. Concentration: on the events in this chapter
1. Moses and Aaron asked Pharaoh to allow the Israelites to go into the
wilderness for three days to sacrifice to God; Pharaoh refused, vv. 1-4.
2. Pharaoh intensified the bondage of the Israelites, forcing them not only
to make the same quota of bricks, but also to gather the straw, vv. 5-14.
3. The leaders of the Israelites complained about the unfairness of this policy,
but Pharaoh said, "You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, 'Let us go
and sacrifice to the Lord,'" vv. 15-19.
4. The Israelites blamed Moses and Aaron for Pharaoh's intensified cruelty; Moses
asked God why He had not delivered His people as He had promised, vv. 20-23.

II. Meditation: on Pharaoh's responses to Moses' request
1. He said, "Who is the Lord . . . I do not know the Lord," v. 2.
2. He accused Moses and Aaron of causing a work stoppage, of encouraging his
slaves to revel and rest from their labor, vv. 4-5.
3. He made the Israelite's tasks more difficult, so that they would turn against Moses
and his message, vv. 6-9.
4. He demanded that the Israelites fulfill their daily quota of bricks, even under almost
impossible circumstances, vv. 16-18.

III. Revelation: on the spiritual principles seen here
1. Cruel tyranny and forced slave labor always are connected with national leaders
who do not know the Lord God.
2. Despotic dictators do not allow any criticism of their regime, but they take all means
within their power to stamp out opposition.
3. Religious persecution often is a policy of a ruler with absolute power . . . because the
belief in a God Who loves all persons equally, and Who allows them freedom of choice,
is a direct contradiction of the oppressive policies of a godless dictator.
4. Immature children of God often make the mistake of blaming God and His chosen
leaders for the troubles which have been inflicted upon them by Satan and his agents.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Pray for local, state, national, and world political leaders, that they may come to know,
love, follow, and serve the Lord.
2. Stand up and speak out against injustice in all its forms.
3. Expect to suffer persecution (subtle and overt), II Timothy 3:12.
4. Cultivate spiritual perception which will enable me to distinguish between good and evil,
between God's work and Satan's work.

Persons Jesus Met While Carrying His Cross
(Mark 15:1-47)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus was tried before Pilate, vv. 1-5.
2. Pilate released a notorious criminal named Barabbas but sentenced Jesus
to be crucified, vv. 6-15.
3. The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus, vv. 16-20.
4. Simon, a Cyrenian, was compelled to carry Jesus' cross; Jesus was nailed
to the cross under a sign reading: "The King of the Jews," vv. 21-32.
5. When Jesus died, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to the bottom;
the Roman centurion exclaimed, "Truly this Man was the Son of God," vv. 33-41.
6. Jesus was buried in the borrowed tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, vv. 42-47.

II. Meditation: on the persons Jesus met while carrying His cross
1. Simon of Cyrene (Mark 15:21; Matthew 27:32; Luke 23:26).
2. "Daughters of Jerusalem" (Luke 23:26-31).

III. Revelation: on the spiritual truths seen here
1. Simon (from North Africa) helped Jesus by carrying His cross; Christians, also, need
assistance in carrying their heavy burdens . . . especially those related to spiritual
and physical suffering.
2. Jesus told the mourning women not to weep for Him . . . He was doing the Father's will
and going to a far better place than they knew.
3. Jesus taught that expressions of comfort and condolence are to be given to the living who
are left behind, for these also face suffering, death, and judgment.
4. Jesus warned that if such persecution happened to Him ("green wood") how much more
would persecution happen to the "dry" wood . . . His followers; see Matthew 10:16-39.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. "Bear my own burden," Galatians 6:5 . . . my responsibility and duty; further, "bear
another person's burden," Galatians 6:2 . . . their overload. (See I Peter 5:7)
2. Have the proper Christian attitude toward life and death, I Thessalonians 4:13-18; death
is merely the door into eternity, II Corinthians 5:8.
3. Be tender-hearted toward those who are experiencing sorrow and grief over the loss of
a loved one . . . just "being there" (without saying anything) helps. (See Job 2:11-13)
4. Realize that the life-sustaining power flowing through Jesus (say in the green tree) is
necessary to transform me from a dried-up twig into a fruit-producing tree or vine.
(see John 15:1-8, 16)

Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity

Tuition Fees for 2004

Christian Doctor of Philosophy (54 credit hours) - $4,860

Christian Master of Arts (40 credit hours) - $3,600

Christian Doctor of Psychology (42 credit hours) - $3,780

Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (28 credit hours) - $4,320

Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling or Spiritual Mentoring (32 credit hours) - $2,880

Bachelor of Biblical Counseling or Biblical Studies (final year: 32 credit hours) - $1,920

Degree Titles at PIAC

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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"If you can give your son or daughter only one gift,
let it be enthusiasm."
- Bruce Barton

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