Bridging The Gap

Today as we continue in chapter four, we’ll see the reaction Jesus got from His disciples when they saw Him talking to the woman at the well of Samaria. Talking to a Samaritan woman was a big no-no in those days. It just goes to show you that bigotry and prejudice are nothing new - they’ve been around a long time!

Nothing goes unnoticed with God.  He sees all of our actions, and that should make us compel to please Him through our behavior all the more. Our study in John chapter four will continue today, so please stay with us because we’re going to rejoin a familiar and touching scene - the Lord’s encounter with the woman at the well.

Today we take you to John chapter four, where Jesus has a divine appointment with a woman from Samaria.  Now this woman, like many people today, was trying to fill a need in her life with things that were not going to last.  She’s about to learn that only Christ can bring satisfaction and meet her innermost needs. Join us, as we continue to see who Jesus is and what He’ll do in our lives if we’ll allow Him to.

The virtue of humility was exemplified in the man John the Baptist. We take you to John chapter three today on Bridging the Gap, and receive a wonderful lesson we’d do well to apply to our lives and ministry.

Without the sun, our planet would die. The sun is the center of our solar system and gives us light. Now the moon on the other hand, doesn’t have its own light. It merely reflects the light of the sun. In our time together today you could say that John the Baptist was like the moon and Jesus like the sun. Without the sun, the moon wouldn’t shine. John the Baptist knew this and redirects those amazed with his teaching to Jesus, the beginning of truth and wisdom. 

Pastor Lloyd Pulley is in the gospel of John today and one of the most famous of all chapters, chapter three.  Do you know what it means to be “born again”? It’s a pretty common term in Christian circles, yet many simply don’t understand what the Lord meant by that. Nicodemus needed some clarification, and perhaps you do too! 

 In the gospel of John chapter three, we’re introduced to a man who had a knowledge of Jesus that required a response!  So he went to Jesus for answers. And that’s certainly the right place to go. Let’s join pastor Lloyd in John chapter three, for a message centered around New Birth.

Pastor Lloyd Pulley is currently taking us through a study of John’s gospel and today we’ll be finishing up chapter two. Jesus had just cleared out the Temple Courts and He made this interesting statement: “Destroy this temple and I will raise it again in three days.” Jesus wasn’t talking about the Temple building. He was talking about his own body! Pastor Lloyd will use that statement as the foundation for his teaching on the resurrection of Christ and how it impacts our daily life.

As we continue our study of John’s Gospel today, we come across some people who were taking advantage of others and doing so in the house of God. They were pretending to be religious and this upset Jesus greatly. And very sadly this sort of thing is still happening in our world today, so let’s make sure we don’t get caught up in it ourselves.

Today on Bridging the Gap, we find Jesus and His disciples at a wedding, and something miraculous is about to take place. Jesus’ mother points at Jesus and tells the servants to, “Just do whatever He tells you to do”. Well said.  Pastor Lloyd Pulley is taking us through John, and today we continue in chapter two, and the account of Jesus’ first recorded miracle.

If you’ve been a Christian for some time, no doubt a well meaning friend has pointed to John chapter two, as though it’s giving permission for them to drink. But is that really the intent of the passage, or have we totally missed the point? Let’s find out together, and join Pastor Lloyd Pulley for this illuminating study framed around John two, verses one through twelve.

Today, Jesus meets and recruits several men to be His first disciples, including Andrew and Simon Peter and a fellow named Phillip. Phillip was touched by God, and the first thing he wanted to do is tell his friends! Pastor Lloyd Pulley will suggest that this is the sort of witness we’re to be. We’re finishing up John chapter one today.

 In a court of law few things are more influential to a jury than an eye witness!  It can make or break a case!  And of course it’s important to establish the credibility of the witness too, and not just take their word for it.  Well John the Baptist serves as an important witness of Jesus Christ.  He’s about to tell us, “I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God!” 

When it comes to ministry, we need to realize, hopefully sooner rather than later, it’s all about Jesus, and not ourselves!  And our lives and ministry must be fueled by the Spirit of God if they’re going to be effective. That comes to our attention through the passage before us today in John one, verses fourteen through eighteen.

When John the Baptist entered the scene, just before Christ, he had those questioning who he was.  We’ll see John’s reply today on Bridging the Gap as we dive back into our study of John’s Gospel.  We aim to cover verses fourteen through eighteen of chapter one.

Today we are reminded that Jesus came to be the light of the world. Now, what does that mean?  The debate goes on, but we will turn to God’s word today top determine why Jesus is the light of the world.

We don’t have to look far in our society to see that people are denying that there is a personal God, and in lieu of that, they have formed their own personal beliefs.   Pastor Lloyd Pulley will address this problem today, and point us to the solution.  We’ll be in the Gospel of John once again today, and we’ll be highlighting verses six through thirteen of chapter one.

Pastor Lloyd Pulley is in the beginning stages of a detailed examination of the Gospel of John, and today he’ll point us to the ultimate truth in life - Jesus Christ. So what is the source of truth?  That’s a question being tossed around from Universities, to talk shows and churches all across the land.  The answer without question is Jesus!  And John doesn’t want us to miss that.

 On today’s program, we begin an in-depth study of John’s gospel. When asked what a good book in the bible to read for a new believer, many bible scholars recommend the gospel of John. It offers a first hand account of the life of Jesus. Interestingly, John does not give an account of the birth of Jesus, but as Jesus began His ministry, John was right there, all the way through to the Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection.

Today we bring you the final segment in pastor Lloyd’s series titled “Essential Christianity”. In Romans chapter eight, verses thirty-one through thirty-nine, Paul writes eloquently and powerfully about what we have in Christ Jesus. Stand by to be inspired! These are some of the most glorious words anywhere in scripture!