Epistle for September 27, 2002

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation September 27, 2002

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In This Issue:
"Iron Sharpens Iron" seminars
Teachable Moments on . . . Creation
Fellowship of Christian Educators
Bible Study: Obadiah 2:1-21

"Iron Sharpens Iron" Seminars

Join Dr. Curt Scarborough in three in-depth studies:

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "The Extra Blessing of Baptism"

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "The Extra Blessing of the Lord's Supper"

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "Meditations on Being Spirit-Filled"

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FreeWay Foundation's weekly e-mail newsletter for Fellowship of Christian Educators chapters
Week of September 23, 2002 www.freewayfoundation.org
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Teachable Moments on . . . Creation
by: Dr. Curt Scarborough
Thought for the week: a master teacher recognizes God as the Creator of the universe.
Jesus used a teachable moment while warning of a coming disaster to say, "Since the beginning of the creation which God created," Mark 13:19. He also used a discussion about divorce to teach about the creation. "He . . . made them at the beginning . . . male and female," Matthew 19:4.
Both these quotes occur in red letters in my Bible, meaning they are the words of Christ. If Jesus is the Son of God (and He is!) then His pronouncements are more than opinions or theories. They are the truth because He is the truth. (John 14:6).
When Jesus speaks of creation, He speaks with first-hand knowledge. The Apostle John wrote, "In the beginning . .. all things were made through Him," John 1:1-3. The Apostle Paul wrote, "By Him . . .through Him and for Him . . . all things were created," Colossians 1:16.
The Christian faith begins with believing that we serve an Almighty God who created the universe. The writer of Hebrews said, "By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible," Hebrews 11:3.
There is no real conflict between science and religion. Authentic science and true religion ultimately will come to complete agreement on the truth. Although the "when, where, and how" of creation may be debated by genuine Christians, the "who, what and why" of creation should be crystal clear to all of us today.
Prayer: Lord, help us to live by faith, with spiritual perception and understanding that "the worlds were framed by the word of God," Amen.
(This devotional is for use during the FCE weekly prayer-share time.)
"E-merge" meaning "to come forth into view" was chosen as the name for this newsletter
to remind FCE members that their Christian dedication is to be visible
within the public schools where they serve.
The preceeding was a sample devotional which you will receive each week as an FCE member. Below is the registration form for your school.

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Fellowship of Christian Educators
Registration of a local school chapter

School Name________________________________________________District_________________________________________

City_____________________________________County____________________________________State____________________

FCE volunteer leader or contact person:

Name_________________________________________________________E-mail_______________________________________

Official position at school_____________________________________________________

Church Affiliation___________________________________________________________

Approximate number of persons expected to attend weekly FCE meeting______________

________Please do not include us in the directory of FCE chapters.

Fill out this form, enclose the $10 registration fee and mail to:
FreeWay Foundation
3426 Bridgeland Dr.
Bridgeton, MO 63044

For more information contact:
Dr. Curt Scarborough, CEO & President
drcurt@freewayfoundation.org

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Quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead
where there is no path and leave a trail."

What Goes Around, Comes Around!
(Obadiah 1:1-21)

I. Concentration: on the background and setting of the book
1. The writer is a prophet named Obadiah, meaning "Servant or worshipper of
Jehovah." (More than ten men bear this name in the Bible.)
2. He prophised about the coming judgment upon Edom, the descendants of Jacob's
twin brother, Esau, who were bitter enemies of the Israelities, v. 1; Numbers 20:14-21.
3. The Babylonians had invaded Israel for twenty years, and they finally captured
and destroyed Jerusalem in 586 B.C.
4. The Edomites had joined with Babylon in desecrating the land, Psalm 137:7;
Lamentations 4:21-22; Ezekiel 25:12-14.

II. Meditation: on the coming judgment upon Edom
1. From Edom's position of pride and false security, God will bring her down, vv. 2-4;
"I will make you small" (v. 2) means "I will cut you down to size!"
2. Edom will be pillaged and plundered; it will be completely and finally destroyed, vv. 5-9.
3. This judgment is coming because Edom dealt violently with his brother, Jacob, v. 10,
and rejoiced over Israel's sufferings and joined with her attackers and looters, vv. 11-13.
4. This judgment is coming also because Edom prevented the escape of the people of
Judah and handed them over to the invaders, v. 14.

III. Revelation: on the "Day of the Lord"
1. This Day will be a time of retribution, of reaping what has been sown, v. 15; Galatians 6:7.
2. This Day will bring doom upon Edom, v. 16.
3. This Day will bring deliverance to Judah, vv. 17-20.
4. This Day utimately will bring all the world and all mankind under the dominion of the
One True God, v. 21.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Ask God to reveal areas in which my heart is deceived because of pride; repent of
those attitudes of arrogance and cultivate true humility.
2. Refuse to judge others, knowing that any judgment or criticism I express will return
upon me; do not rejoice in the punishment or discipline others receive.
3. Seek reconciliation and restoration in broken relationships; model a lifestyle of
forgiveness and acceptance, Matthew 5:21-26.
4. Worship and exalt the Lord Almighty; glorify the King of Kings Who regins forever and ever!

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation September 27, 2002

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In This Issue:
"Iron Sharpens Iron" seminars
Teachable Moments on . . . Creation
Fellowship of Christian Educators
Bible Study: Obadiah 2:1-21

"Iron Sharpens Iron" Seminars

Join Dr. Curt Scarborough in three in-depth studies:

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "The Extra Blessing of Baptism"

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "The Extra Blessing of the Lord's Supper"

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2002
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Subject: "Meditations on Being Spirit-Filled"

E-merge
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FreeWay Foundation's weekly e-mail newsletter for Fellowship of Christian Educators chapters
Week of September 23, 2002 http://www.freewayfoundation.org
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Teachable Moments on . . . Creation
by: Dr. Curt Scarborough
Thought for the week: a master teacher recognizes God as the Creator of the universe.
Jesus used a teachable moment while warning of a coming disaster to say, "Since the beginning of the creation which God created," Mark 13:19. He also used a discussion about divorce to teach about the creation. "He . . . made them at the beginning . . . male and female," Matthew 19:4.
Both these quotes occur in red letters in my Bible, meaning they are the words of Christ. If Jesus is the Son of God (and He is!) then His pronouncements are more than opinions or theories. They are the truth because He is the truth. (John 14:6).
When Jesus speaks of creation, He speaks with first-hand knowledge. The Apostle John wrote, "In the beginning . .. all things were made through Him," John 1:1-3. The Apostle Paul wrote, "By Him . . .through Him and for Him . . . all things were created," Colossians 1:16.
The Christian faith begins with believing that we serve an Almighty God who created the universe. The writer of Hebrews said, "By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible," Hebrews 11:3.
There is no real conflict between science and religion. Authentic science and true religion ultimately will come to complete agreement on the truth. Although the "when, where, and how" of creation may be debated by genuine Christians, the "who, what and why" of creation should be crystal clear to all of us today.
Prayer: Lord, help us to live by faith, with spiritual perception and understanding that "the worlds were framed by the word of God," Amen.
(This devotional is for use during the FCE weekly prayer-share time.)
"E-merge" meaning "to come forth into view" was chosen as the name for this newsletter
to remind FCE members that their Christian dedication is to be visible
within the public schools where they serve.
The preceeding was a sample devotional which you will receive each week as an FCE member. Below is the registration form for your school.

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

Fellowship of Christian Educators
Registration of a local school chapter

School Name________________________________________________District_________________________________________

City_____________________________________County____________________________________State____________________

FCE volunteer leader or contact person:

Name_________________________________________________________E-mail_______________________________________

Official position at school_____________________________________________________

Church Affiliation___________________________________________________________

Approximate number of persons expected to attend weekly FCE meeting______________

________Please do not include us in the directory of FCE chapters.

Fill out this form, enclose the $10 registration fee and mail to:
FreeWay Foundation
3426 Bridgeland Dr.
Bridgeton, MO 63044

For more information contact:
Dr. Curt Scarborough, CEO & President
drcurt@freewayfoundation.org

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

Quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead
where there is no path and leave a trail."

What Goes Around, Comes Around!
(Obadiah 1:1-21)

I. Concentration: on the background and setting of the book
1. The writer is a prophet named Obadiah, meaning "Servant or worshipper of
Jehovah." (More than ten men bear this name in the Bible.)
2. He prophised about the coming judgment upon Edom, the descendants of Jacob's
twin brother, Esau, who were bitter enemies of the Israelities, v. 1; Numbers 20:14-21.
3. The Babylonians had invaded Israel for twenty years, and they finally captured
and destroyed Jerusalem in 586 B.C.
4. The Edomites had joined with Babylon in desecrating the land, Psalm 137:7;
Lamentations 4:21-22; Ezekiel 25:12-14.

II. Meditation: on the coming judgment upon Edom
1. From Edom's position of pride and false security, God will bring her down, vv. 2-4;
"I will make you small" (v. 2) means "I will cut you down to size!"
2. Edom will be pillaged and plundered; it will be completely and finally destroyed, vv. 5-9.
3. This judgment is coming because Edom dealt violently with his brother, Jacob, v. 10,
and rejoiced over Israel's sufferings and joined with her attackers and looters, vv. 11-13.
4. This judgment is coming also because Edom prevented the escape of the people of
Judah and handed them over to the invaders, v. 14.

III. Revelation: on the "Day of the Lord"
1. This Day will be a time of retribution, of reaping what has been sown, v. 15; Galatians 6:7.
2. This Day will bring doom upon Edom, v. 16.
3. This Day will bring deliverance to Judah, vv. 17-20.
4. This Day utimately will bring all the world and all mankind under the dominion of the
One True God, v. 21.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Ask God to reveal areas in which my heart is deceived because of pride; repent of
those attitudes of arrogance and cultivate true humility.
2. Refuse to judge others, knowing that any judgment or criticism I express will return
upon me; do not rejoice in the punishment or discipline others receive.
3. Seek reconciliation and restoration in broken relationships; model a lifestyle of
forgiveness and acceptance, Matthew 5:21-26.
4. Worship and exalt the Lord Almighty; glorify the King of Kings Who regins forever and ever!