Accepting Forgiveness Text: John 8:1-11 Pastor Edward Monteilh September 10, 2023
Intro: Characters, Perspectives …Accepting Forgiveness
1. Religious Leaders – Perspective: Closed
a. Discredit Jesus (John 8:6); Eliminate Jesus (John 7:1)
b. Maintain Control (John 7:32, 47-52)
Snag: Didn’t approach Jesus for Forgiveness
2. Woman – Perspective: Caught (John 8:3)
a. Exposed / Forced / Uncared For (John 8:3-4, 6)
b. Experience of Shame
Snag: Overcoming shame can be difficult.
3. Crowd – Perspective: Curious
a. Drawn (John 8:2); But Divided (John 7:26-27, 40-42)
b. Witnesses (John 8:3) & Judges (John 8:5, 7)
Snag: Focus can be on “Others’ Wrong Doing”
4. Jesus – Perspective: Charitable
a. Religious Ldrs. – Foiled; Not Condemned (Jn. 8:7-10)
b. Woman – Not Condemned; Given New Way (Jn. 8:11)
c. Crowd – Enlightened
5. Call to Respond
