This is the account of when the Scribes and Pharisees caught the woman in the act of adultery and brought her to Jesus to see what would he do. In their hearts they were looking for a way to trap Jesus, and accuse Him of being a false teacher. but Jesus full of wisdom and love, shut their mouths and restored the woman in a glorious way.
John 8:4-5 4they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. 5"Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?
They approached Jesus bringing up the law of Moses to see what response would this "teacher of the law" have. What they did not know was that Jesus is not just a teacher of the law, He is a merciful savior and He came to fulfill the law! No one could be saved through their own righteousness, the law of Moses was to expose sin in the human heart and to reveal their need for a savior.
So what did Jesus have to say then?
John8:7 "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."
Meaning: if you have kept the law of Moses, the same law that you are accusing this woman by. If you have kept it, then you have the authority to judge her. But if not, you stand condemned already just like her, because there is only one worthy to judge, the pure and spotless Lamb who was slain before the foundations of the world to pay the price for our redemption, and to be a worthy sacrifice therefore fulfilling the Law.
As the Pharisees and the Scribes heard this, one by one they left. And Jesus Christ was the only one who was left standing with all the authority to judge this woman, but in His kindness He asked the woman a question...
John 8:9 When they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the center of the court.
10 Straightening up, Jesus said to her, "Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?"
I can't help to think about what was this woman feeling right now, she just went from being caught in the act of adultery by the Pharisees and Scribes who wanted to take her to center of the court and stone her! To seeing this Man full of power and authority from God, silence her accusers to the point that they were not capable to judge her anymore!
What did she think Jesus was going to do next? She knew that this man had the right to do with her whatever He wanted... Did she still fear for her life? was she ashamed? was she amazed that this teacher of the law would even ask her a question?
Regardless of what it was, Jesus was about to change her life forever!
John 8:11 She said, "No one, Lord."
And Jesus said," Neither do I condemn you, Go From now on sin no more."
The only one who was left and actually had the authority to actually judge and condemn her, showed her mercy! He really does delight in mercy!
Jesus knew that He would pay the price for her since in a little while later out of love, and He revealed that love to her restoring her heart, and freeing her from sin!
His love for her was stronger than her sin! He took away the same and condemnation and out of that, she was empowered to go on and sin no more.
Rom 8:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
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