Caught John 8 2 12 Caught is not
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“Caught” John 8: 2 -12
Caught is not condemned Catching Jesus? Catching Christians Catching ‘YOU’
Caught is not condemned Jesus is the ‘Light’ of the situation. First, This is a Teaching Opportunity: (8: 2) • The People are hungry to learn: • The Religious leaders are angry to condemn: (This is where our society is at)
Caught is not condemned Jesus is the ‘Light’ of the situation. Two, This is a An Authority Issue: (8: 3 -5) • Circumstantial authority: (Were her actions condemning? ) • Religionist authority: (What were the scribes and Pharisees doing? ) • Mosaic authority: (Is Moses a greater authority than Jesus? ) • God authority: (Is God the final authority, or do we look for another? )
Caught is not condemned Jesus is the ‘Light’ of the situation. Three, This is a Forgiveness time: (8: 6 -8) • The Religious leaders were looking for accusation: • The Woman was expecting condemnation: • Jesus was offering forgiveness: (vs. 7 b)
Caught is not condemned Jesus is the ‘Light’ of the situation. Fourth, This is a Freedom moment: (8: 9 -12) • Light to the conscience of her condemners: (vs. 9) • Light to free her from condemnation: (vs. 10, 11) • Light to set her free: (vs. 11 b) “go and sin no more”
What are you ‘caught’ in? Personal habits Personal addictions Personal hang-ups Personal issues Societal trends Political correctness Spiritual bondage
