1. Jesus teaches in the temple (7:53-8:6)

Jesus prayed all night and came to the temple at dawn to teach the thirsty, waiting people. His teaching was interrupted by the Pharisees. They dragged in a woman caught in adultery and asked Jesus to judge her. They wanted to prove that Jesus didn't respect Moses' law, which stated that people guilty of adultery must be stoned. They didn't care about the woman or the law--they only wanted to trap Jesus.

2. Jesus saves a condemned woman (8:7-11)

Jesus first exposed the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders with a challenge: 'Let the one without sin cast the first stone.' They left, one by one. Then Jesus told the woman two things: 'I do not condemn you' and 'Go, leave your life of sin.' He forgave her and set her free from the guilt and condemnation of sin. He gave her direction to live a new life.

Application: Lord, thank you for forgiving sinners instead of condemning them. Help me to leave my life of sin and follow you.
One Word: Go, leave your life of sin