John 8

1. Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
2. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
3. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4. They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest Thou?

You get the feeling that the scribes and Pharisees knew Jesus enough to know that He probably wasn't going to stick to the Law. They must have been paying attention somewhat to what He'd been preaching and how He'd been acting, because they brought the woman to Him, thinking, more than likely that it would catch Him in the act of suggesting that people should break the law.

6. This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

This kills me. He was essentially ignoring them, which probably infuriated them even more. His stance was as if he were thinking, "Why are you in such a hurry? You are messing with the wrong Guy here."

7. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Again, Who but God could answer like this? He saved the woman's life, judged his enemies and removed the satisfaction of letting them convict Him, -- all in one sentence! This is just too brilliant for any human being to have said. "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us!" Praise God!

8. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

The Bible doesn't tell us what it was that Jesus wrote on the ground that day, but a man of God told us that he had a dream that Jesus wrote, "I would have forgiven your sins too, if you would have asked."

9. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11. She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
12. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
13. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
14. Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
15. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

If even Jesus didn't go around judging people, how much should we leave off of judging others? It's not easy to do. We were raised to judge, judge, judge every single little thing that goes on around us. But, here's the example in Christ. "I judge no man." In other words, it's not his pleasure and he doesn't do it unless he must.

16. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

For myself, I think a great deal of my own problems could have been avoided if I had been able to not judge. We have to remember who the real enemy is and that we are all equal in every way. It doesn't matter if one is smarter, stronger, richer, taller, prettier or healthier, we are all equal in that we were all born into sin. We had no choice in the matter. Yet, this is the very weakness which we share. It is our struggle against sin that will make us stronger, not against each other.

17. It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
18. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
19. Then said they unto him, Where is they Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
20. These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: wither I go, ye cannot come.
22. Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
23. And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
24. I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

My friends, I do hope and pray that you will not die in your sins! It's easier to just believe in Jesus.

25. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that i said unto you from the beginning.
26. I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of Him.
27. They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
28. Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
29. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.
30. As he spake these words, many believed on him.
31. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my Word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Just reading the Word will do it! Continue in the Word.

33. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34. Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
37. I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
38. I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
39. They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
40. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.
41. Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they unto him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
42. Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but He sent me.
43. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
44. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Ever get confused? Ever wonder why you can't understand what God is doing in your life? It doesn't help if you have an ear to the devil. He'll fill you with lies and doubts and you'll wonder why you are even alive! Quit listening to the devil and your life will be better. Much better.

45. And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.
46. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?
47. He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
48. Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
49. Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
50. And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
51. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

Right there! That's the best offer anyone has ever had!

52. Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
53. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
54. Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
55. Yet ye have not know him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
56. Your Father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
57. Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
58. Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
59. Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.