Bridge Moments

Making the Most of Every Opportunity

20 Chapters • 4 Parts • 3 Appendices

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“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”
— Colossians 4:5–6 (NASB)

Your Three Names

In Chapter 1, you will be asked to write three names — people in your life who need a bridge moment. These names will travel with you through all 20 chapters.

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Part 1: The Foundation: Why Words Matter

(Chapters 1–3)
Chapter 1
The Weight of Words
 Chapter 2
The Kairos Principle
 Chapter 3
Love, Not Agenda

Part 2: The Master’s Method: Jesus’ Bridge Moments

(Chapters 4–12)
Chapter 4
“Give Me a Drink”
The Woman at the Well • John 4:1–42
 Chapter 5
“You Must Be Born Again”
Nicodemus • John 3:1–21
 Chapter 6
“I Must Stay at Your House”
Zacchaeus • Luke 19:1–10
 Chapter 7
Jesus Felt a Love for Him
The Rich Young Ruler • Mark 10:17–27
 Chapter 8
“Neither Do I Condemn You”
The Woman Caught in Adultery • John 8:1–11
 Chapter 9
Were Not Our Hearts Burning?
The Road to Emmaus • Luke 24:13–35
 Chapter 10
“Follow Me”
The Calling of the First Disciples • John 1:35–51
 Chapter 11
“Do You See This Woman?”
Simon’s House • Luke 7:36–50
 Chapter 12
“Do You Love Me?”
Peter’s Restoration • John 21:1–19

Part 3: The Pattern Continued: Bridge Moments in Acts

(Chapters 13–15)
Chapter 13
“Do You Understand What You Are Reading?”
Philip & the Ethiopian • Acts 8:26–40
 Chapter 14
“Men of Athens”
Paul on Mars Hill • Acts 17:16–34
 Chapter 15
“What Must I Do to Be Saved?”
The Philippian Jailer • Acts 16:16–34

Part 4: The Practice: Living with Bridge Moment Eyes

(Chapters 16–20)
Chapter 16
Learning to Listen
Hearing What People Are Really Saying • James 1:19
 Chapter 17
From Natural to Spiritual
Building the Bridge • 1 Peter 3:15
 Chapter 18
Seasoned with Salt
Speaking Truth with Grace • Colossians 4:6
 Chapter 19
When They Walk Away
Handling Rejection with Grace • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7
 Chapter 20
The Heart Behind the Words
Love as the Only Foundation • 1 Corinthians 13:1–3

Appendices

Appendix A
Quick Reference Chart
 Appendix B
Scripture Index
 Appendix C
Small Group Exercises

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