Jesus' Mercy: Challenging The Law Of Stoning

Jesus did not break the Law of Moses by not stoning the woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees brought the woman to Jesus to see what He would do. The Law stated that anyone who commits adultery must be stoned to death, yet Jesus prevented this woman from being stoned. Jesus did not break the Law, He fulfilled it.

Jesus was the ultimate Judge, not the Pharisees. He forgave the woman and told her to go and sin no more. Jesus came to condemn sin, not sinners. He came to save what was lost, not to lose it. By preventing the stoning while at the same time commanding the woman to go and sin no more, Jesus condemns the sin but saves the sinner. In this way, He is both Just and Merciful, and He brings about the fulfillment of the law in question.

Jesus did not break the Law of Moses by not stoning the woman caught in adultery

The Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, asking what He would do. The Law stated that anyone who commits adultery must be stoned to death, yet Jesus prevented this woman from being stoned. However, Jesus was the ultimate Judge, not the Pharisees. He was sinless and had the authority to enforce the Law.

Jesus did not condemn the woman but told her to "go and sin no more". The purpose of this particular law was to impress upon Israel the gravity of the sin of adultery, which Jesus acknowledged. By preventing the stoning while commanding the woman to "go and sin no more", Jesus condemned the sin but saved the sinner.

Jesus took the Law of Moses one step further by forgiving the woman, something the Law could not do. He demonstrated that true justice comes when the Law is enforced by one who is sinless and in no way a transgressor of the Law of God.

Jesus did not condemn the woman, but he did not condone her sin

Jesus was teaching in the Temple when a group of scribes and Pharisees interrupted him by bringing a woman accused of committing adultery. They claimed that she was caught in the very act and that, according to the Mosaic Law, she should be stoned to death. Jesus did not condemn the woman, but he also did not condone her sin. Instead, he used the opportunity to teach the scribes and Pharisees a lesson about judgement and mercy.

Jesus began to write something on the ground with his finger. When the woman's accusers continued to challenge him, he stated that only the one who is without sin should cast the first stone at her. Realising that they were not without sin, the accusers left, leaving Jesus alone with the woman. Jesus then asked the woman if anyone had condemned her, to which she replied no. Jesus told her that he did not condemn her either, but instructed her to "go and sin no more".

Jesus did not break the Law of Moses by not stoning the woman. Instead, he fulfilled the law by being the ultimate Judge and enforcing it when he told the woman to "go and sin no more". The purpose of this particular law was to impress upon Israel the gravity of the sin of adultery, which Jesus acknowledged by telling the woman to never do it again. By preventing the stoning, Jesus condemned the sin but saved the sinner, demonstrating both justice and mercy.

Jesus forgave the woman and told her to sin no more

Jesus was teaching in the Temple when a group of scribes and Pharisees interrupted Him, bringing a woman accused of committing adultery. They claimed she was caught in the very act and that, according to the Mosaic Law, she should be stoned. Jesus, however, did not condemn her. Instead, He told her to "go and sin no more".

Jesus did not break the Law of Moses by not stoning the woman. He fulfilled it. He was the only one who could enforce the Law because He was sinless and had not transgressed the Law of God. He was the ultimate Judge.

Jesus's message was one of forgiveness of sins, not condemnation. He came to save what was lost, not to lose it. By preventing the stoning while commanding the woman to "go and sin no more", Jesus condemned the sin but saved the sinner. In this way, He was both Just and Merciful, bringing about the fulfilment of the Law in question.

Jesus was the ultimate Judge, not the Pharisees

Jesus was the only one who could stone the woman. He was without sin and was in no way a transgressor of the Law of God. When Jesus said to the Pharisees, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone,” He basically revealed to the crowd that He is the ultimate Judge, not the Pharisees (or anyone else, for that matter).

Jesus did not break the Law of Moses. He fulfilled it. He went on to enforce the Law when He said to the woman, “Go and sin no more.” The purpose or spirit of this particular law (which the Pharisees so often neglected) was to impress upon Israel the gravity of the sin of adultery. Jesus acknowledged this when He told the woman to never do it again.

Jesus came to condemn sin, not sinners. He came to save what was lost, not to lose it. So, by preventing the stoning while at the same time commanding the woman to “Go and sin no more,” Jesus condemns the sin but saves the sinner. In this way, He is both Just and Merciful, and He brings about the fulfillment of the law in question.

Jesus came to save what was lost, not to lose it

Jesus was a paradox. He was fully God and fully man. He was the King of Kings, yet he was born in a manger. He was the Son of God, yet he was persecuted and put to death. He was without sin, yet he was crucified as a criminal.

Jesus came to save what was lost. This is a recurring theme in the Bible. Jesus came to save sinners, not the righteous (Mark 2:17). He came to call sinners to repentance (Matthew 9:13). He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).

Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save the world (John 3:17). He came to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28). He came to give his life for his sheep (John 10:11). He came to give abundant life (John 10:10).

Jesus came to bring life and bring it abundantly (John 10:10). He came to give his followers living water, so they would never thirst again (John 4:14). He came so that his followers may have life and have it to the full (John 10:10).

Jesus came to bring light into the world, so that whoever believes in him may not remain in darkness (John 12:46). He came as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in him might not remain in darkness (John 12:46). He came as light into the world to shine on those living in darkness, so that they may see the light and put their trust in God (John 1:4-5).

Jesus came to bring truth. He said he is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). He said he came to testify to the truth (John 18:37). He said he is the truth (John 14:6).

Jesus came to bring freedom. He said that everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin (John 8:34). He said that if he sets people free, they will be free indeed (John 8:36). He said that he came to proclaim freedom for the prisoners (Luke 4:18).

Jesus came to bring hope. He came to bring good news to the poor (Luke 4:18). He came to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour (Luke 4:19). He came to bring recovery of sight to the blind (Luke 4:18). He came to set the oppressed free (Luke 4:18).

Jesus came to bring salvation. He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). He came to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28). He came to give his life for his sheep (John 10:11). He came to give his life for his friends (John 15:13).

Jesus came to bring peace. He said he came to bring fire on the earth, and how he wished it were already kindled (Luke 12:49). He said he did not come to bring peace, but a sword (Matthew 10:34). He said he came to bring division (Luke 12:51). He said he came to bring not peace but a sword (Matthew 10:34).

Jesus came to bring a sword. He said he came to bring fire on the earth, and how he wished it were already kindled (Luke 12:49). He said he did not come to bring peace, but a sword (Matthew 10:34). He said he came to bring division (Luke 12:51). He said he came not to bring peace but a sword (Matthew 10:34).

Jesus came to bring a message. He said he had come to call sinners, not the righteous (Mark 2:17). He said he had come to call not those who think they are well but those who know they are sick (Mark 2:17). He said he had come to call sinners to repentance (Matthew 9:13).

Jesus came to bring life eternal. He said he was the bread of life, and whoever comes to him will never go hungry (John 6:35). He said whoever believes in him will never be thirsty (John 6:35). He said whoever believes in him will have eternal life (John 6:47).

Jesus came to bring glory to God. He said he had come to do the will of him who sent him and to finish his work (John 4:34). He said he had come in his Father's name, and he was not accepted (John 5:43). He said he had come in his Father's name, yet the Jews were trying to kill him (John 5:43).

Jesus came to bring glory to himself. He said he had come in his Father's name, and he was not accepted (John 5:43). He said he had come in his Father's name, yet the Jews were trying to kill him (John 5:43). He said he had come in his own name, yet the Jews did not receive him (John 5:43).

Jesus came to bring a witness. He said he was a witness, yet his testimony was not accepted (John 5:33). He said he had come in his Father's name, and he was not accepted (John 5:43). He said he had come in his Father's name, yet the Jews were trying to kill him (John 5:43).

Jesus came to bring judgement. He said he had come into the world for judgement, so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind (John 9:39). He said he had come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in him may not remain in darkness (John 12:46). He said he had come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in him may not remain in darkness (John 12:46).

Jesus came to bring grace and truth. He said he had come from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). He said he had come in his Father's name, and he was not accepted (John 5:43). He said he had come in his Father's name, yet the Jews were trying to kill him (John 5:43).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he had come to do the will of him who sent him and to finish his work (John 4:34). He said he had come in his Father's name, and he was not accepted (John 5:43). He said he had come in his Father's name, yet the Jews were trying to kill him (John 5:43).

Jesus came to bring a new commandment. He said he had given them a new commandment, that they love one another (John 13:34). He said by this everyone will know that they are his disciples, if they love one another (John 13:35). He said he had given them a new commandment, that they love one another (John 13:34).

Jesus came to bring a new law. He said he had come to fulfil the law, not to abolish it (Matthew 5:17). He said he had come to fulfil the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17). He said he had not come to abolish the law but to fulfil it (Matthew 5:17).

Jesus came to bring a new kingdom. He said his kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36). He said his kingdom was not from this world (John 18:36). He said if his kingdom were of this world, his servants would have been fighting (John 18:36).

Jesus came to bring a new way. He said he was the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). He said no one comes to the Father except through him (John 14:6). He said he was the way, and the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

Jesus came to bring a new hope. He said he was the resurrection and the life (John 11:25). He said whoever believes in him, though he die, yet shall he live (John 11:25). He said whoever lives and believes in him will never die (John 11:26).

Jesus came to bring a new promise. He said he would not leave his followers as orphans (John 14:18). He said he would come to them (John 14:18). He said they would see him because he lives (John 14:19).

Jesus came to bring a new relationship. He said he would not leave his followers as orphans (John 14:18). He said he would come to them (John 14:18). He said they would see him because he lives (John 14:19).

Jesus came to bring a new commandment. He said he gave his followers a new commandment, that they love one another (John 13:34). He said by this everyone will know that they are his disciples, if they love one another (John 13:35). He said he gave them a new commandment, that they love one another (John 13:34).

Jesus came to bring a new name. He said he would give his followers a new name (Revelation 3:12). He said no one knows this new name except the one who receives it (Revelation 3:12). He said this new name will be written on a white stone (Revelation 3:12).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he was going to prepare a place for his followers (John 14:2). He said where he was going, they knew the way (John 14:4). He said he was the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

Jesus came to bring a new song. He said he would give his followers a new song to sing (Revelation 5:9). He said this new song will be sung before the throne (Revelation 5:9). He said this new song will be sung before the four living creatures and the elders (Revelation 5:9).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new creation. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new Jerusalem. He said he saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:2). He said he saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). He said the city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (Revelation 21:23).

Jesus came to bring a new covenant. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was making all things new (Revelation 21:5). He said he was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 21:6).

Jesus came to bring a new heaven and a new earth. He said he was making everything new (Revelation 21

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