Bryony Wells looks at the familiar story in John's Gospel of the woman caught in adultery, and how different and compassionate Jesus' response to the situation was.

Bible base: John 8:1-11

Cell group questions

Which character do you most identify with? Why?
Jesus doesn’t condemn the woman.
Are there situations where you yourself, or people you know, have been condemned? How could Jesus’ response have changed those circumstances?
Do you experience Jesus as someone who condemns or compels you?

Application

Pray together for any places where condemnation might sneak in, let it be replaced by a freedom that compels us to love.