Grace For The Guilty

John 8:1-11

I. The Trap of the Self-Righteous (vv. 1-6)

A. The situation

B. The Trap

C. Jesus’ response

II. The Exposure of Every Sinner (vv. 7-9)

A. Jesus does not deny the law

B. Jesus adds a penetrating condition - the one without sin should begin the execution

Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”

III. The Mercy of the Savior (vv. 10-11)

A. Only two people remain:

the sinful woman

the sinless Savior

B. Jesus shows grace

C. Jesus calls for change

1. Beware of the spirit of the Pharisee

2. Bring your sin to Jesus

3. Receive grace and walk in new life