THE STORY: (Tension at the Temple! Then a Trap.) John 8:2-9 A QUESTION JESUS STILL ASKS: “Has No One Condemned You?” John 8:10 AN UNDERSTANDABLE ANSWER (What we often think): Y A BETTER ANSWER (John 8:11): N AN UNDERSTANDABLE ANSWER (What we often think): M A BETTER ANSWER (John 8:11): N AN UNDERSTANDABLE ANSWER (What we often think): S A BETTER ANSWER (John 8:11): L HomeGroup Questions: People tend to err on the side of either feeling too overconfident or too unworthy. If 10 is overconfident and 0 is unworthy, where on the scale are you most of the time? Read John 8:2-11 and review the outline. What stands out to you the most about this story? Why do you think this episode is so powerful? Why do you think the Pharisees brought this woman to Jesus? What was their real motive? No one knows for sure, but what do you think Jesus was writing on the ground? Jesus said, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” What does this reveal about all humanity? Does this mean all sins are equally bad? How does grace silence shame? How has Jesus done this in your life? Why is it important that people don’t just hear “Go and sin no more” but also “Neither do I condemn you” first? How does this order change the way we approach our faith and others? How can we extend this same grace to others while still calling them to a new way of living? What does that balance look like in everyday relationships? Share any prayer request and take time to pray together.