Adultery

Most often this scripture is titled “The Adulterous Woman”. But what about the man?

John 7:53; John 8:1-11

• Every man went to his own house. Jesus went “home” to pray.
• Sitting in the temple, surrounded by students, Jesus is interrupted by scribes and Pharisees who set a woman in front of him, declaring that she had been taken in the act of adultery.
• Jesus refused to answer their trick question which was designed to pit Jesus against either divine law or Roman law.
• Instead he wrote something on the ground, and challenged the men that the sinless one among them should cast the first stone.
• Convicted by their own conscience (had they themselves been guilty of adultery?) they departed, leaving Jesus and woman surrounded by on-lookers.
• Jesus bade her to go, and sin no more, declining to condemn her.

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“My time is not yet come…”

Jesus knew his purpose in life (and death); and he knew God’s timing. Do you know God’s purpose for your life?

John 7:2-9

• The brothers of Jesus did not believe in him. This explains their desire to have him openly declare himself to the world by working wonders.
• Jesus, however, was willing to wait for God’s timing.

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Three Cavalier Disciples

Jesus saves all who come to him in faith; but not all who come to him have faith.

Luke 9:57-62

• Discipleship and comfort (v. 57-58)
• Discipleship and death (v. 59-60)
• Discipleship and family (v. 61-62)

Have you faith to follow Jesus?

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Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Ever wonder how to deal with a loved one who has offended you? Jesus explains what to do…

Matthew 18:15-35

(15-20)

• Keep it between the two of you if possible.
• Ask someone to mediate if necessary.
• Tell it to the church as a last resort.
• If one neglect to hear the church, let him be to you as a heathen and a publican.
• The church has authority to make decisions because Jesus is the head of the church.

(21-22)

• How many times should I forgive him?

(23-35)

• A great debt.
• A great request.
• A great forgiveness.
• A great offense.
• So likewise shall my heavenly Father do… (v.35)

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