WEDNESDAY'S WORD - ADMONITION - Sadell Bradley - 07/28/2021

 

WEDNESDAY'S WORD ADMONITION 7/28/2021 “To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” - Epictetus SEE YOU SUNDAY! Washington Park 1230 Elm Street Cincinnati OH, 45202 SUNDAY, August 1st 12:00 - 3:00 PM @warehouseOTR Admonition is an act of admonishing (firmly warning, reprimanding, advising, or urging someone). In this day and age, I'm not sure how welcome admonition is, but it was a tool of wisdom used in Scripture. In Colossians 3:16, admonition is one purpose behind the music we sing in gatherings, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." The Apostle Paul used admontion as a tool of correction to address people who were idle, irresponsible, undisciplined busybodies who did not contribute to the community, "And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother." (2 Thes. 3:15) I wonder how that tactic would go over these days. Paul admonished the congregations under his apostleship not to shame them, but to warn them as his beloved children. (1 Cor. 4:14) He also encouraged the church in Rome that they were mature enough to admonish one another (Romans 15:14) Admonishment is not just reserved for leaders in churches. The most well-known use of admonishment in Scripture is found in the address to fathers in Ephesians 6:4, "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Contrary to what we see in popular culture, in Scripture the nurture: responsibility for caring, encouraging and helping the growth and development of children AND admonition: warning, advising , reprimanding and teaching them God's commands, rests with the father. Paul told the church at Corinth, "though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel." 1 Corinthians 4:15 Teachers might not care enough to admonish these days and it's super risky to do so even in church. Not many parents and leaders are willing to employ admonition even for the sake of the growth of those they lead— but this practice is sorely needed to see transformation in our families and churches.  WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY KILLING TIME TONIGHT 7:00 pm EST @warehouseOTR on Facebook or YouTube thewarehousechurch.org

WEDNESDAY'S WORD - REPOSE - Sadell Bradley - 7/21/2021

 

WEDNESDAY'S WORD REPOSE 7/21/2021 "Woe to the man who is always busy—hurried in a turmoil of engagements, from occupation to occupation, and with no seasons interposed of recollection, contemplation and repose! Such a man must inevitably be gross and vulgar, and hard and indelicate—the sort of man with whom no generous spirit would desire to hold intercourse." - William Godwin - English Writer SAVE THE DATE! Washington Park 1230 Elm Street Cincinnati OH, 45202 SUNDAY, August 1st 12:00 - 3:00 PM @warehouseOTR REPOSE is a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; composure. As a verb it means to lie down in rest, to be situated or kept in a particular place. The Latin re (expressing intensive force) + pausere (to pause). It's interesting that a word that means to rest is associated with force. As someone who, after a grueling several months of activity, was forced to take a short vacation when my body said, "One of us is going to stop...and right now!" —I get it. Repose is part of a holy lifestyle. Even God rested from His work in creation on the 7th day. He instituted the Sabbath as a law for Israel, “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work..." (Exodus 20:8-10) When we went to Jerusalem, we saw the entire City shut down.This proves that Sabbath keeping is choosing to rest each week, not because you're tired...but because God said so...and you've chosen to worship and obey Him. There is more to repose than physical rest. It is also a state of tranquility, and freedom from disturbance. Repose is bringing our souls: our minds, wills, emotions, and choices into calm. This kind of internal serenity is found in close fellowship with Jesus. My favorite hymn is How Firm a Foundation. It is chock full of Scriptural encouragement. The last stanza is a comforting promise from God the Father, "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes. That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Someone needs physical, mental, emotional and spiritual repose today—I hope you will take a break, rest in Christ, and find yourself completely renewed!  WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY TIME IS MONEY TONIGHT, 7:00 pm EST @warehouseOTR on Facebook or YouTube thewarehousechurch.org

WEDNESDAY'S WORD - COMMUNITY - Sadell Bradley -07/07/2021

 

WEDNESDAY'S WORD COMMUNITY 7/7/2021 "Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." - Dr. Rollo May     THIS SUNDAY 12-3 Washington Park 1230 Elm Street Cincinnati OH 45202 A COMMUNITY is defined as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. It is a group of people considered collectively, especially in the context of social values and responsibilities; a society. Finally, community describes a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. It is the composite of two powerful words—common and unity. This Sunday, The Warehouse Church, OTR is bringing together folks in the community of Cincinnati in Washington Park for fellowship, conversation, worship, and fun. The theme for the day is "Love One Another." We're going to eat. We're going to sing. We're going to share. We're going to dance...and we're going to love and be loved by God and each other. If the weather is inclement, we'll do it inside The Warehouse Church, which is right across the street from the park. Why are we doing this? In Matthew 22:37-40, when Jesus was asked, which are the two greatest commandments, he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” Love God with all you've got and love your neighbor as you love yourself. It's so simple, but it's not easy, especially as we grow to understand the intricacies and variety of expressions of how God's love is displayed, like speaking truth in love, or whom the Lord loves He disciplines and deals with like sons... Still, we get the basics. God loved the world so much that He sent His only Son Jesus to save and not condemn us. (John 3:16-17) God is still sending His sons and daughters into the world for the same purpose—to see all rescued by the power of Christ's love. Jesus' love is the reason we're free. Love is what caused us to change. Love is the only thing that will unify us and keep us unified, even when we disagree. The Apostle Peter instructed us, "Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins." Even though sin is present, it doesn't have to divide or destroy us if we can learn to love. Love is the identifying mark of Christians, "By this everyone will know that you are My disciples if you love one another." (John 13:35) Community is the place where God's love in our hearts is displayed for the benefit of all. We hope to see you this Sunday! stop by if you can.  WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY NO TIME TO WASTE TONIGHT, 7:00 pm EST @warehouseOTR on Facebook or YouTube thewarehousechurch.org