Jesus, The Master of the Law

Introduction: John 8:1-11

1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.”

2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment.

3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they did.

DISCUSSION:

I. The Accused

1. Taken in the very act of adultery.

2. Lev. 20:10; Deut. 22:22.

3. Glaring that the adulterous man wasn’t there. Was he a gentile? A Roman? Perhaps this is the reason Jesus didn’t mention it.

II. The Problem

1. Only one may cast the first stone according to the law. Deut. 17:5-7; Deut. 13:9.

2. The first one who cast a stone identified himself as a witness. If he wasn’t, he would be guilty. Deut. 19:15-20.

3. Apparently the witnesses weren’t available, or there weren’t sufficient witnesses.

III. The Conclusion

1. No stones were cast.

2. No condemnation from Jesus though He truly was a witness (He told her to sin no more.).

3. Jesus is shown to be the Master of the Law.

4. Qualified to judge, 2 Tim. 4:1, 8.

Conclusion:

1. You can count on Jesus judging your case righteously at the final judgment.

1) This might cause fear. If so, repent.

2) This might cause comfort. If so, rejoice.

2. Obey Christ and remove the fear.

Notes for a Wednesday night devotional