The Woman Caught in Adultery

Speaker: Bruce Martin
Weekend: June 5-6, 2010
Text: John 8:1-11

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The Rabbis used to say, “Every Jew must die before he will commit idolatry, murder or adultery.” Adultery was definitely one of the Big Three sins, and carried with it the shame of the scarlet letter as well as the death penalty.

The religious leaders threw the book at the woman in their attempt to bring Jesus down, publicly humiliating her. Jesus responded with grace and truth, giving her a second chance.

He then pointed out that the sins of righteousness are every bit as serious as the sins of the flesh.