Jesus’ Compassion

John 8:1-11

 

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

      Scripture. Read John 8:1-11.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

Jesus is obviously set up.  They catch a woman caught with a man committing adultery.  They probably drag her out of bed, not fully dressed to the middle of the street.  She is devastatingly embarrassed.  Shame, guilt, the eyes of the whole town are on her.  And they question Jesus. 

 

The law of Moses says we should stone her, Jesus, but what do you say?

 

     Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

How does Jesus react?  Does He answer immediately?

            What do you think He draws in the sand?

            What Jesus says sends the crowd home, why do you think that is?

            What does He tell the woman?

            What do you think the woman feels from Jesus right then?

 

      S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P   is there a promise for me to claim?

A . Is there an attitude for me to change?

C . Is there a command for me to obey?

E . Is there an example for me to follow?

 

If Jesus had said stone her, the prostitutes and sinners of the world would have run from Jesus.  But, in fact, Jesus responded with grace and compassion and forgiveness.  And sinners flocked to be around Jesus.

 

Presently, sinners and prostitutes run from the church.  Why do you think that is?

 

God has saved us by His grace.  We are called to extend that same grace and compassion to others around us, in hopes that they would see Jesus and put their trust in Him.

How can you show grace to someone today?

 

1. Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

 Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.