Building a Bridge - Sunday AM Sermon
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Lesson Summary
In the Sunday AM class, Teacher Richard Sutton opened with a prayer and introduced the year’s theme: building bridges. He narrated the historical account of John A. Roebling’s construction of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge in the 1850s, describing the skepticism of engineers, the innovative use of a kite‑borne line to span the 825‑foot gorge, and the eventual completion of a suspension bridge capable of supporting pedestrians, carriages, and locomotives. Sutton then connected this engineering triumph to the more enduring Brooklyn Bridge, underscoring humanity’s God‑given capacity for overcoming seemingly impossible challenges. Sutton transitioned from physical bridges to spiritual ones, defining three primary types: a bridge to God, a bridge to the community, and a bridge within personal relationships. He explained that, like their physical counterparts, spiritual bridges span obstacles such as sin, prejudice, and social divisions, allowing people to come together for God’s benefit. Though no specific Bible verses were quoted, the lesson reinforced the biblical truth that God unites people across every chasm, inviting listeners to become active builders of these divine connections in their lives.