About this episode

This episode explores the themes of mercy and grace as demonstrated by Jesus in John 8, focusing on the story of a woman caught in adultery.

Podcast Title: When Mercy Finds You in the Mess | Anchored in Troubled Waters | Season 9 Episode 27 Podcast Description: In John 8, a woman caught in adultery is brought before Jesus by men who are ready to condemn her. But Jesus refuses to handle her the way the crowd demands. In this message, we look at the mercy of Christ, the danger of self-righteous judgment, and the grace that does not excuse sin but calls sinners into a new life. Mercy does not leave us where shame found us. Alternate Podcast Description 2: A guilty woman stood in the middle of a crowd ready to condemn her, but Jesus met her with mercy and truth. In this message from John 8, we look at the danger of stone-throwing religion, the power of Christ’s mercy, and the call to leave sin behind. Jesus does not excuse sin, but He also does not abandon sinners to shame. Alternate Podcast Description 3: The accusers brought her shame into the open, but Jesus saw more than a case. He saw a soul. This message explores John 8 and the grace of Christ that speaks both mercy and truth: “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.” Mercy meets us in the mess, but it does not leave us there.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor in the Shadow

Topics covered

• mercy
• grace
• forgiveness
• judgment
• sin
• redemption

Keywords

• mercy
• grace
• John 8
• adultery
• self-righteousness
• sin
• redemption

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 8

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