10/17/2024
2 topics for these passage of scriptures there significance for People today✝️
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Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him.
But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last:
and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers?
hath no man condemned thee?
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
John 8:1-11
💬🤔Topic 1: Forgiveness and Grace Over Judgment
In the passage where Jesus confronts the Pharisees who sought to stone a woman caught in adultery, we see a profound lesson on forgiveness, grace, and the dangers of judgment. Jesus does not deny the sin but instead shifts the focus to the personal accountability of each accuser. His statement, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone,” serves as a reminder that all are in need of grace. For people today, this passage emphasizes the importance of showing compassion and grace toward others, rather than condemning or judging them. It also challenges us to reflect on our own flaws and the grace we’ve received from God.
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil.
Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
John 8:41-58
💬🤔Topic 2: The Eternal Nature of Jesus and His Divinity
The second passage highlights Jesus’ divine nature, particularly when He declares, “Before Abraham was, I am.” This statement is significant because it asserts His pre-existence and eternal identity as one with God, directly referencing the divine name “I AM” from the Old Testament. For people today, this passage speaks to the unchanging and eternal nature of Christ. It assures believers that Jesus transcends time and that His promises—such as the promise of eternal life—are sure and lasting. This declaration calls believers to recognize Jesus as the ultimate source of life, authority, and truth.
These passages are crucial in guiding people to live with a heart of forgiveness and humility while recognizing the eternal power and authority of Christ.
Let’s be about our Father’s business preaching the Gospel.
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