TVCC Students,
We are continuing our study of the book of John and last night we studies the Pharisees and their response to the woman caught in adultery. Here is a recap...
John 8:1-5; Jesus was up early to teach the crowds about the kingdom of God. All believers are called to be ready at all times to share the good news of the gospel with others (2 Timothy 4). The Pharisees came out to Jesus in order to test Him. Their goal in life was to prove Jesus wrong and expose the shortcomings of others to make themselves feel better about their unrighteousness. Because the Pharisees did not really know the Lord and His mercy through Jesus, they lived lives aimed at exposing the sin of others. They did not see their own need for the forgiveness of the Lord.
Q: Are we continually spending time with the Lord and growing in our relationship with Him? Are we bold and ready at all times to share the gospel with others? Are we like the Pharisees who had a very superficial religion that preyed on the faults of others or do we realize that we have all fallen short (Romans 3:23) and are in need of the mercy of Jesus?
John 8:6-8: They bring her the woman caught in adultery in order to see if Jesus would condemn her. Jesus points out to them that they all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and the one without sin can throw the first stone. We all have fallen short and need not try to make ourselves feel better about our sin by pointing out someone else's sin that seems "worse" in our eyes.
Q: Are you someone who always points out the faults of others or do you, having been loved much by Jesus, seek to encourage and strengthen the body of Christ and bring the gospel to those that are perishing?
John 8:9-11: Starting with the oldest, the Pharisees left when Jesus helped them see that they, too, were sinners. Jesus tells the woman that He does not condemn her either. Jesus came so that we might have eternal life, not condemnation (John 3:17). Christ came in the flesh to do what the law required because we could not (Romans 8:3). In Him we have righteousness and forgiveness of sins. With the knowledge of this, let us "go and sin no more" as we continue to pursue righteousness!
Q: Do you realize the forgiveness offered in Christ? There is now no condemnation for those that are believers in Him and nothing can separate us from His love once we have come to know Him (Romans 8). We encourage you to see if your faith is genuine and if so, to walk in the grace that was given to you at the cross.
Dear students,
We love you and are praying for you this week. We pray that you will walk in humility and love others as you have been loved. We encourage you to spend time reading the Word of God and praying to the Savior. Please know that we would love to know more about how we can be praying for you- that is why we have small groups on Sunday nights. Know that we want to be here to encourage you. We love you!
With hope,
~Sonny and Casi
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