Caught in the Act (John 8:3-4) The man goes free. The Law required that both guilty parties be _____...

THE TRUTH: MERCY AND GRACE

Caught in the Act (John 8:3-4)

The man goes free.

The Law required that both guilty parties be _____ and not just the woman.

stoned



Jesus’ Dilemma

To say “Yes, the woman must be stoned!” would ruin His ________ as the friend of sinners.

reputation



Jesus’ Dilemma

To say “No, the woman should not be stoned!” He was openly breaking the ___. Law


The Judgment from Authorities (John 8:5-9)

_____ as charged.

The woman never _____ the accusation of her sexual sin. Jesus never asked if it was true.

denied

Guilty



The ______ Judge

Jesus was saying, “If any of you have not committed this same sin in your ____ or in body, go ahead and cast the first stone.” (Matt. 5:28) heart

Sinless



Accusers _______

One by one the accusers walked away ________ embarrassed.shamefully

Disperse


Mercy and Grace (John 8:10-11)

Jesus Shows _____ and _____.

The only person that could ______ her says, “I do not condemn you.”

condemn

Mercy Grace



Jesus Shows _____ and _____.

Jesus showed Grace (undeserved and unmerited _____) to the woman. favor

Mercy Grace

Her forgiveness was free, but it was not _____.cheap



Go and ___ no more.

While we will still sin, our attitude and ___ should be to sin no more.goal

sin

WORTH REPEATING

Condemnation leaves where forgiveness is

received.

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