DCLM Higher Everyday 17 April 2024 — Jesus Saves
Topic: Jesus Saves
Text: John 8:1-11
1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Key Verse: “She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more” (John 8:11).
Message
Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost. During His earthly ministry, He saved many people including: Nicodemus, Zacchaeus the Samaritan woman, and Apostle Paul. Hence C. S. Lewis said, “The salvation of a single soul is more important than the production or preservation of all the epics and tragedies in the world.” The Scribes and the Pharisees in our text wanted to trap Jesus through their tempting questions. Jewish law required stoning in situations of adultery as enunciated in Leviticus 20:10 and Deuteronomy 22:22. If Jesus advocated for the woman’s release, He might have been charged with breaking the Mosaic Law. On the other hand, if Jesus advocated for stoning the woman, He would have violated the Roman law, thereby inciting the Roman government’s fury and giving the Jewish leaders reason to cast blame upon Him. While the religious leaders advocated for instant judgment for the sinner, Jesus offered her salvation. By this act of Jesus, it is clear that even a vile sinner can come to Jesus for forgiveness. Let us bring lost sinners to Him.
Quote: A vile sinner can come to Jesus
Challenge: You can find mercy at the cross today.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me show sinners your saving love.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
