Repent, for Grace and Mercy are Waiting

 N.T.#727 "Repent, for Grace and Mercy are Waiting"

Feb. 3, 2026 

John 8

LET IT GLOW

We all know about the woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees brought her to Jesus. They reminded Him that Moses' law said to stone her. 

What did He have to say about the situation? 

• He that is without sin among you, let him cast a stone at her. (verse 6)
• He simply wrote something in the ground with His finger. Whatever it was resulted in her accusers  leaving. 
• Woman, where are your accusers? Has no man condemned thee? (verse 10)
• Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. (verse 11)

It was a catch 22. If Jesus opposed stoning the guilty one, He would be opposing the law of Moses. If He advocated her death, He would be in trouble with the Romans because the Jews were not permitted to execute anyone. (18:31)

In mercy and love Jesus forgave the undeserving adulterous. 

LET IT GROW

Where was the man? The law required both man and woman be judged. (Lev. 20:10)

Was this a set up? You bet. However, the Pharisees who knew the Word did not know the divine author of the law. Which of the Pharisees were qualified to judge the woman? Since everyone is a sinner, they were not qualified to be a judge. (Maybe they were guilty of the same sin.) Grace and mercy do not endorse or promote sin; it's designed to produce gratitude and holiness. 

There is forgiveness available to the sinner, but first we have to admit our sins. We admit our need for a Savior's forgiveness. Then we turn from our wicked ways and live for Him. Friend, have you done this?

LET IT GO

Thank You Jesus for love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy You show us.