The Sinner & The Savior

The Sinner & The Savior

From Discovery Church by Discovery Church

March 22, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

This episode explores the story of the woman caught in adultery and the implications of Jesus' response to the accusers.

22/03/2026 - Zeke Murley John 8:1–11 WORD What does the Scripture say? Read John 8:1–11 together. Take time to slowly read the passage aloud as a group. Encourage everyone to notice details in the text before jumping to interpretation. Observation Questions Where does this story take place and what is Jesus doing before the interruption? Who are the main groups or individuals present in the story? What accusation do the scribes and Pharisees bring? What law are they referencing from the Law of Moses? (See Deuteronomy 22:22 and Leviticus 20:10) What is unusual about the way the woman is brought before Jesus? What does Jesus do before He speaks? What does Jesus say to the crowd? What happens to the accusers after Jesus speaks? What question does Jesus ask the woman? What command does Jesus give her at the end? Dig Deeper Read these passages and discuss how they connect to the scene: Deuteronomy 17:6–7 Witnesses must throw the first stones. Exodus 31:18 The Law written with the finger of God . Deuteronomy 9:10 The tablets written by God’s finger. Discussion question: What might be significant about Jesus writing with His finger in the dust while the Law is being quoted? Key Insight…

People in this episode

Host: Zeke Murley

Topics covered

  • forgiveness
  • law
  • judgment
  • human condition
  • Jesus
  • scripture

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • adultery
  • law of Moses
  • forgiveness
  • scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 8:1–11, Deuteronomy 22:22, Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 17:6–7, Exodus 31:18, Deuteronomy 9:10

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