John 8:1-11 ~ "Go, and from now on sin no more."

-
Day 1

Observations:

  • The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst (v3)
  • they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” (v4-5)
  • his they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. (v6)
  • And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her. (v7)
  • But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. (v9)
  • Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more." (v11)


Meaning

  • The pharisees came to Jesus to test him again as they were foiled in their previous attempt in the previous chapter (v3-6)
  • Jesus is not referring to being sinless altogether - but actually is addressing those whose conscience acquits them of all sin (think they are blameless)
  • Jesus does not pronounce any pardon - but he simply leaves the matter where it is.
  • Jesus shows that after the conviction of sin and with a willingness to be admonished and guided by Him, then we are given new life that naturally brings about permanent change through the spirit (v11)

Application

  • There is no condemnation to be found in repentant sin because Jesus has already paid the price for that sin
  • Once this condemnation, guilt and shame is lifted, we are to live changed lives
Prayer:
Sorry that I consistently sin and disobey you. Thank you for the cross. Thank you that you have already paid for my sins and have given me grace and mercy instead of the judgement that I deserve. Please continue to sanctify and transform my heart to hate sin and to fear you instead. Would this lead to a life that glorifies you solely and not myself.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

James 5:13-20

-
Key points When we're suffering our first response should be prayer When we're cheerful our first response should be praise A prayer of faith will save the one who is sick A prayer of faith is also how we repent and He forgives our sins We are encouraged to pray for one another so that we might all be healed There is comfort in knowing that the prayer of a righteous person (we are all righteous through Christ) has GREAT power We are encouraged to bring others who may have strayed from the path, back to the correct path Reflection I often don't look to God when I first face trouble or struggles. I should be comforted in knowing that when I go to God, he posses great power to actually respond and listen to my prayer I should be regularly praying for others and their sins (this involves asking others how to pray for them) When things are going well - am I praising God or myself?
Read more

Philippians 3:12-21 ~ In this world but not of this world

-
v12) Paul admits that he is not perfect even as he commits to a life of servitude - shows what true humility is  Paul reminds us that we are God's children and that he adopts us and therefore owns us v13-14) Paul describes his walk with Christ as him "straining forward" We are to expect this walk with Christ to be difficult However we forget what lies behind because Christ has already redeemed and saved us from it We continue to press on to the goal that is the upward call of Christ v16) We should hold true and fast to what we have attained That is, God's word and his salvation through Jesus v17-18) We should imitate Paul and his walk and faith in Christ we should also look towards those who walk faithfully (brothers and sisters) v19) For enemies of Christ, the end is destruction - no matter how much joy they have while on this earth Their god is their own fleshly desires and they set their mind on earthly things v20-21) But our citizenship is in heaven We are in this...
Read more

Day 11 - Imitating other Christians (1 Cor 4)

-
Observations God will judge everyone. We should remember that it isn't us who judges people in their final day, it is in fact God.Therefore, we should not jpronounce judgement before the Lord comes. In fact, God will reveal and bring to light any darkness and will disclose all purposes of the heart  (v2-5) We should not put our own understanding beyond what is actually said in the Word of God. In fact, Paul is saying to the Corinthians that they have actually forgotten that all they have is from God - and therefore they should not boast.  Paul then asks what do you have that you did not receive?  - repeatedly asking this question fosters deep humility and thanksgiving (v6-7) Paul implores us to imitate him and in fact, God has designed us to imitate other Christians, imperfect though they may be (v16) Imitating Paul as Paul imitates Christ Application Deep humility comes from repeatedly acknowledging that everything I have received I have received because o...
Read more