John 7:53-8:11
Key Verse 8:11 “‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.’”
1. Who did the Jewish leaders bring to Jesus, and with what accusation (3-4)? What did the Jewish leaders ask Jesus (6a)? What was their motive?
2. How do you think the woman felt? What were the consequences of her sin (5; Leviticus 20:10)?
3. What did Jesus do (6b)? Why did he not answer at first? When they kept on questioning him, what did he say (7-8)? According to Jesus’ word, who was qualified to execute judgment on her?
4. What did all of the woman’s accusers do (9)? What does this show about them? What can we learn here about mankind (Romans 2:1-3; 3:10,23)?
5. What did Jesus ask her? (10-11) Why did he let her go without condemning her? (John 3:16-17; Romans 8:1) After receiving forgiveness, how should she live? (Romans 6:13)