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CHURCHMAN CHAPEL MINISTRIES

JANUARY 2021

HAPPENINGS

Jan 17—Bryan Smith will be preaching

Jan 31—Paul Logsdon will be preaching Congratulations to Erin and Feb 12—The Reset Project McKenna for their public (Valentine Banquet) profession of faith!

Remember, the Ark was held on the shoulders of the MATTHEW 28:18-20 (NASB) priests, which was basically eye level so it wouldn’t take much for the view to be 18 And came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authori- clouded. If our view gets ty in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 [Go, clouded by following the therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing people instead of , we them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spir- will wander off track and be it, 20 teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and unable to find which way we behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” are to go.

MIRACULOUS GOD 2

A miracle is often defined as something that is unexplainable by normal human understanding. It is gen- erally something that is unexpected. It can fall within two different categories… The first type of miracle, is one that takes place within the laws of nature yet the timing is miraculous. It is not uncommon for rain to fall, but it is miraculous for it to happen after a drought and as an answer to prayer (1 King 18:41-45).

The second type of miracle is one that falls beyond the known physical laws. For example, turning water into wine and the feeding of the multitudes by Jesus. Remember, we see things through our natural eyes and this often limits us. Seeing things through the eyes of God could open up a new understanding of the possibilities of what God can do.

1. Creation – Genesis 1:1–27 43. Lion slain by Samson – Judges 14:5–6 2. Enoch’s translation – Genesis 5:24 44. Thirty Philistines killed by Samson – Judges 14:19 3. The Flood – Genesis 7:17–24 45. Water from the hollow place Lehi – Judges 15:19 4. Confusion of tongues at Babel -Genesis 11:3–9 46. City gates carried away by Samson – Judges 16:3 5. Sodomites blinded – Genesis 19:11 47. Dagon’s house pulled down Samson – Judges 16:29–30 6. Sodom & Gomorrah destroyed -Genesis 19:24–25 48. Dagon’s fall before the Ark – 1 Samuel 5:1–12 7. Lot’s wife turned to a pillar of salt – Genesis 19:26 49. Men of Beth-shemesh destroyed – 1 Samuel 6:19–20 8. Ass speaking in human voice- Numbers 22:21–35 50. Thunder and rain in harves-ttime – 1 Samuel 12:18 9. Burning bush – Exodus 3:3 51. Uzzah’s mysterious death – 2 Samuel 6:6–7 10. Moses’ rod changed into a serpent – Exodus 4:3–4, 30 52. Jeroboam’s hand withered and restored – 1 Kings 13:4–6 11. Moses’ hand made leprous – Exodus 4:6–7, 30 53. Rending of the altar in Bethel – 1 Kings 13:5 12. Aaron’s rod changed into a serpent – Exodus 7:8–10 54. Drought ordered by Elijah – 1 Kings 17:1; James 5:17 13. River turned to blood – Exodus 7:20–25 55. Elijah fed by ravens – 1 Kings 17:4–6 14. Frogs – Exodus 8:1–15 56. Widow’s oil & meal increased – 1 Kings 17:12–17 15. Lies – Exodus 8:16–19 57. Widow’s son raised from dead – 1 Kings 17:17–23 16. Flies – Exodus 8:20–24 58. Sacrifice consumed by fire – 1 Kings 18:38 17. Murrain – Exodus 9:1–7 59. Rain in answer to prayer – 1 Kings 18:41 18. Boils – Exodus 9:8–12 60. Captains destroyed by Elijah’s com. of fire – 2 Kings 1:9–12 19. Hail – Exodus 9:18–24 61. Jordan divided by Elijah’s mantle – 2 Kings 2:8 20. Locusts – Exodus 10:1–20 62. Elijah translated to heavens in chariot of fire – 2 Kings 2:11 21. Darkness – Exodus 10:21–23 63. Jordan divided by Elisha with Elijah’s mantle – 2 Kings 2:14 22. First-born destroyed in Egypt – Exodus 12:29–30 64. Waters of Jericho healed – 2 Kings 2:20–22 23. Pillar of cloud and fire – Exodus 13:21–22; 14:19–20 65. Young mockers of Elisha torn by bears – 2 Kings 2:24 24. Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 14:21–23 66. Waters supernaturally supplied – 2 Kings 3:16–20 25. Bitter waters sweetened – Exodus 15:25 67. Widow’s supernaturally multiplied – 2 Kings 4:1–7 26. Manna sent – Exodus 16:13–36 68. Shunammite’s raised from dead – 2 Kings 4:19–37 27. Water from the rock in Rephidim – Exodus 17:5–8 69. Piosioned pottage made harmless – 2 Kings 4:38–41 28. Amalek defeated – Exodus 17:9–13 70. Hundred fed with 20 loaves – 2 Kings 4:42–44 29. Strange fire on Aaron’s sacrifice – Leviticus 9:24 71. Naaman cured of leprosy – 2 Kings 5:10–14 30. Nadab and Abihu destroyed – Leviticus 10:1–2 72. Gehazi struck with leprosy – 2 Kings 5:27 31. Israel’s judgment by fire – Numbers 11:1–3 73. Axehead caused to float – 2 Kings 6:5–7 32. Miriam’s leprosy – Numbers 12:10–15 74. Ben-Hadad’s plans revealed – 2 Kings 6:8–13 33. Korah destroyed by unnatural means – Num 16:31–35 75. Syrian army defeated – 2 Kings 6:18–20 34. Murmurers destroyed by plague – Num16:41–50 76. Resurrection by touch with Elisha’s bones – 2 Kings 13:21 35. Aaron’s rod blossoms – Numbers 17:8 77. Sennecherib’s army destroyed by an – 2 Kings 19:35 36. Water from the rock in Kadesh – Numbers 20:8–11 78. Hezekiah healed – 2 Kings 20:7 37. Brazen serpent healed many bitten – Numbers 21:9 79. Shadow returned to sundial – 2 Kings 20:11 38. Jordan supernaturally divided – Joshua 3:14–17 80. Uzziah afflicted with leprosy – 2 Chronicles 26:16–21 39. Fall of Jericho – Joshua 6:6–20 81. Three men delivered from fiery furnace – Daniel 3:19–27 40. Dew on Gideon’s fleece – Judges 6:37–40 82. Daniel delivered from y lion’s den – Daniel 6:16–23 41. Sun and Moon stood still – Joshua 10:12–14 83. Preservation of Jonah in the belly of fish for 3 days – Jo- nah 2:1–10 42. Angel in flame – Judges 13:20 3

1. Water made wine in Cana – John 2:1–11 44. Christ’s appearance to Peter -1 Corinthians 15:5 2. Son of nobleman healed in Cana – John 4:46–54 45. Christ’s appearance to ten apostles (Thomas absent) – 3. Christ passed unseen through crowd in Nazareth – John 20:19–24 Luke 4:28–30 46. Christ’s appearance to eleven apostles (Thomas pre- 4. Demoniac in synagogue healed in Capernaum – Mark sent) – John 20:126–28 1:23–26 47. Christ’s appearance to seven disciples fishing – John 5. Peter’s mother- inlaw healed in Capernaum – Matthew 21:1–24 8:14–17 48. Christ’s appearance to eleven apostles in Galilee – 6. Draught of fishes in lake of Galileo – Luke 5:1–11 Matthew 28:16–17 7. Leper cleansed in Capernaum – Matthew 8:1–4 49. Christ’s appearance to five hundred brethren – 1 Co- 8. Paralytic healed in Capernaum – Matthew 9:1–8 rinthians 15:6 9. Impotent man healed in – John 5:1–9 50. Christ’s appearance to James – 1 Corinthians 15:7 10. Withered hand restored in Galilee – Matthew 12:10–13 51. Christ’s appearance to eleven apostles on day of As- cension – :2–9 11. Centurion’s servant cured of palsy in Capernaum – Matthew 8:5–13 52. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit – :1–14 12. Widow’s son raised in Nain – Luke 7:11–17 53. Christ’s appearance to Paul at his conversion – :1–5; 1 Corinthians 15:18 13. Demoniac healed in Galilee – Matthew 12:22–23 54. Lame man cured by Peter – :6 14. Tempest stilled in lake Galilee – Matthew 8:23–27 55. Death of – :5, 10 15. Two demoniac cured in Gadara – Matthew 8:28–34 56. Many sick people healed by Peter – Acts 5:15 16. Jairus’ daughter raised from dead – Matthew 9:23 57. Apostles freed from prison by angelic intervention – 17. Woman with isse of blood healed – Matthew 9:20–22 Acts 5:19; 12:7–11 18. Blind men cured – Matthew 9:27–31 58. Stephen’s great miracles – :8 19. Dumb spirit cast out in Capernaum – Matthew 9:32–33 59. Dying Stephen’s vision of Christ – :55–56 20. Five thousand supernaturally fed – Matthew 14:15–21 60. Philip cast out unclean spirit – :6–13 21. Walking on the sea – Matthew 14:25–33 61. Ananias’ vision – Acts 9:10 22. Syro-phonecian daughter healed – Matthew 15:21–28 62. Paul’s sight restored – Acts 9:17–18 23. Four thousand supernaturally fed – Matthew 15:32–39 63. healed of palsy – Acts 9:34 24. Transfiguration of Christ – Matthew 17:1–6 64. restored to life – Acts 9:40 25. Tribute money supernaturally provided -Matthew 17:24 65. Cornelius’ vision – :3–4, 30–32 –27 66. Peter’s vision – Acts 10:9–20 26. Deaf and dumb man healed – Mark 7:31–37 67. ’ prophecies – :28; 21:11 27. Blind man healed – Mark 8:22–26 68. Peter released from prison by angelic intervention – 28. Devil cast out of boy -Mark 9:14–29 :7–11 29. Miracles by the seventy – Luke 10:17 69. blinded – :11 30. Ten lepers cleansed – Luke 17:11–19 70. Lame man cured by Paul – :10 31. Jesus passed unseen through crowd in the temple – 71. Damsel delivered from evil spirit – Acts 14:10 John 8:59 72. Paul’s vision on the way to Damascus – :9 32. Man born blind healed – John 9:1–7 73. Earthquake released Paul and – Acts 16:25–26 33. Lazarus raised from dead – John 11:38–44 74. Gift of tongues – :6 34. Woman with infirmity cured – Luke 13:11–17 75. Special miracles by Paul – Acts 19:11–12 35. Man with dropsy cured – Luke 14:1–6 76. Evil spirit overpowered ’s seven sons – Acts 36. Two blind men cured in Jericho – Luke 18:35–43 19:13–16 37. Fig tree cursed and withered -Mark 11:12–14 77. restored to life – :10 38. ’ ears healed – Luke 22:50–51 78. Paul unharmed by viper’s bite – :5 39. Second draught of fishes – John 21:1–14 79. Publius’ father healed – Acts 28:8 40. Resurrection of Christ – Luke 24:6 80. John’s vision on Patmos – Revelation 1:9; 22:21 41. Christ’s appearance to – Mark 16:9 81. Innumerable miracles of Christ not recorded but wit- 42. Christ’s appearance to other women -Matthew 28:9 nessed by the apostles – John 20:30; cf. Acts 10:38–39 43. Christ’s appearance to two disciples – Luke 24:15–31

*This is not an exhaustive list of miracles in the .

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In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the mysterious array of black filing cabinets. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endlessly in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read “Girls I Have Liked.” I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one.

And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big & small, in details my memory couldn’t match.

A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching. A file named “Friends” was next to one marked “Friends I Have Betrayed.”

The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. “Books I Have Read,” “Lies I Have Told,” “Comfort I Have Given,” “Jokes I Have Laughed At.” Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: “Things I’ve Yelled at My Brothers.” Others I couldn’t laugh at: “Things I Have Done in My Anger,” “Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents.” I never ceased to be surprised by the contents. Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped.

I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could it be possible that I had the time in my 20 years to write each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked “Songs I Have Listened To,” I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn’t found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of music, but more by the vast amount of time I knew that file represented.

When I came to a file marked “Lust,” I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded.

An almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: “No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!” In an insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn’t matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards. But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it

Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh. And then I saw it. The title bore “People I Have Shared the With.” The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.

And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key.

But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him. No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus.

I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn’t bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes. Why did He have to read every one?

Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn’t anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn’t say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card.

“No!” I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was “No, no,” as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn’t be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood.

He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don’t think I’ll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, “It is finished.”

I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written.

By Joshua Harris. Orginally published in New Attitude Magazine © Copyright New Attitude 1995.

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Pivotal Events of History Creation, The Flood, Christ’s First Coming, Christ’s Second Coming

How did God bring light into existence? (Genesis 1:3) What was the purpose of Christ First Coming? (Mark 10:45; John 3:16)

(God brought everything else into existence the same way.)

What led God to bring about the Flood? (Genesis 6:5-7) What about Christ’s Second Coming? (Matthew 25:13, 31-46)

What was the result? What promise did God make to Noah? Who is going to rule the earth after Christ’s Second Coming? (Rev 19:15; 20:6)

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78 INFORMATION Church Location & Address: At Churchman 4048 La Salle Ave Louisville KY 40215 Chapel, we want Telephone & Fax: Tel: (502) 368-6608 you to know that YOU are important. Email: [email protected] We also know that In the case of emergency, please contact one of life has it’s challenges. Many our pastors or ministers. people struggle with mental health Pastor Travis Billings, CSW 502-403-5725 issues. While we believe that Christ Minister Paul Logsdon 502-419-2052 can give you faith that passeth all understanding, we also know that Minister Bryan Smith 502-408-0039 there are times you may need to talk to someone. We at Churchman Chapel are available to speak with, and we currently have mental health therapists on staff. We also know that there are times you may not be able to speak to a Christian Sunday Morning Service 11:00 AM counselor. With that said, if you Monday Men’s & Women’s Ministry 7:00 PM need to speak to someone feel free to call us, or contact the National Thursday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1- Friday Night Prayer 7:00 PM 800-273-8255. Life is difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. May God bless you and keep you. May his face continue to shine upon you (Numbers 6:24-26).

HIGHLIGHTS Acts 5:29

We are excited to announce the start But Peter and the of a new youth ministry! There will be apostles answered, more details to follow, but this is an “We must obey God exciting time in the life of this church as we continue to see God do amazing things. Any questions can be addressed to Pastor Travis or Carissa, or Stan and Melenia Campbell.