Questions and Answers
When Jesus left the temple in chapter 7, where did he go?
The Mount of Olives
When did Jesus again go into the temple after the Mount of Olives?
Early in the morning
All the people came to Jesus in the temple and he sat down and did what?
Taught them
Who brought to Jesus a woman caught in adultery?
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What did the scribes and Pharisees call Jesus when they brought the woman caught in adultery to him?
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What did the scribes and Pharisees say the law of Moses commanded be done to the woman caught in adultery?
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When the scribes and Pharisees asked Jesus what should be done about the woman caught in adultery, what did Jesus do?
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Why did the scribes and Pharisees ask Jesus what should be done about the woman caught in adultery?
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What did Jesus say could be thrown at the one who was without sin among them?
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When Jesus stooped down to write on the ground again, what did those who were being convicted by their conscience do?
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Those who were being convicted by their conscience went out one by one in what order?
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After Jesus wrote on the ground, he was left alone with whom?
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When Jesus asked the woman caught in adultery, 'Has no one condemned you?' what was her reply?
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Jesus told the woman caught in adultery to go and do what no more?
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What did Jesus tell the people he was the light of after his encounter with the woman caught in adultery?
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After the encounter with the woman caught in adultery, Jesus told the people that they who follow him would not what?
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Who said 'you bear witness of yourself, your witness is not true?'
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Under the law of Moses, how many men had to testify in order for the testimony to be true?
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Who did Jesus claim as his witnesses?
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When Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees about his judging, he said that his judgment is true because he was not alone. Who was with Jesus?
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Jesus said 'you know neither me nor my Father.' Who did he say this to?
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Who asked Jesus, 'where is your Father?'
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Why did no one lay hands on Jesus while he was teaching in the treasury?
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Where did Jesus tell the Jews he was going?
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Where did Jesus tell the Jews he was from?
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Where did Jesus tell the Jews they were from?
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What did Jesus tell the Jews would happen to them if they did not believe he was who he said he was?
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Jesus said 'you will know that I am He' when you do what?
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What did Jesus tell the Jews who believed him they must do to be his disciples indeed?
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Jesus said if they knew the truth, what would the truth do for them?
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Who did Jesus say was a slave to sin?
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Who did Jesus say does not abide in the house forever?
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Jesus said a slave does not abide in the house forever. Who does abide forever?
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Jesus said you shall be free indeed if what?
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Who did the Jews tell Jesus was their father?
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Jesus told them they would do the works of Abraham if they were what?
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What did Jesus say the Jews would do if God was their Father?
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Who did Jesus say sent him?
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Who did Jesus say was of their father the devil?
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Who did Jesus say was a murderer from the beginning?
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Who did Jesus say was a liar and the father of it?
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Jesus said if you are of God what do you hear?
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What did the Jews accuse Jesus of having?
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What type of person did the Jews accuse Jesus of being?
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Who did Jesus say he honors?
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Who did Jesus say would never see death?
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Who did Jesus say honors him?
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What age did the Jews say Jesus had not yet reached?
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Who did Jesus say rejoiced to see His day?
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What did Jesus tell the Jews he was before Abraham was?
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What did the Jews pick up to throw at Jesus?
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When the people picked up stones to throw at Jesus, what did he do?
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How did Jesus get away from the Jews who picked up stones to throw at him?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters in John 8
- Jesus left the temple and went to the Mount of Olives.
- Early in the morning, Jesus re-entered the temple, where he taught the people.
- Scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, questioning her punishment.
Interaction with the Adulterous Woman
- The religious leaders referred to Jesus as "Teacher."
- They cited the Law of Moses, which condemned the woman to be stoned.
- Jesus responded by writing on the ground and seemingly ignoring their question, testing His judgment.
Jesus' Teachings and Reactions
- Jesus challenged the accusers by stating that only the one without sin could cast the first stone.
- Those convicted by their conscience left, starting with the oldest to the youngest.
- Afterward, only Jesus and the woman remained, and she indicated that no one had condemned her.
Jesus’ Declaration and Identity
- Jesus instructed the woman to "go and sin no more."
- He proclaimed Himself as the light of the world, promising that followers would not walk in darkness but would have light.
- Pharisees challenged Jesus' authority, claiming His testimony was not valid as He bore witness to Himself.
The Nature of True Witness
- According to Jewish law, two witnesses were required for truthful testimony.
- Jesus claimed both the Father and Himself as witnesses of His truth.
- He emphasized that His judgment was true because He was not alone; the Father was with Him.
Dialogue with the Pharisees
- Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, stating they neither knew Him nor the Father.
- They questioned His heritage, asking where His Father was.
- Despite the tension, Jesus pointed out that His hour had not yet come, explaining His divine origin as "above," contrasting with their "beneath" status.
Spiritual Freedom and Truth
- Jesus warned that those who do not believe in Him would die in their sins.
- He indicated that knowing the truth would result in true freedom.
- He explained that sin enslaves individuals, while a son has permanent status in the household.
Conflict with Jewish Leaders
- Jesus asserted that those claiming Abraham as their father would truly act as his children.
- He noted that genuine love for God is reflected in one’s acceptance of Jesus.
- Jesus exposed the Jews' true father as the devil, contradicted their claims, and characterized the devil as a murderer and liar.
Jesus’ Authority and Pre-Existence
- The Jews maliciously accused Jesus of being demon-possessed and a Samaritan.
- Jesus emphasized that He honored His Father and those who keep His word will never see death.
- He referenced Abraham, stating that Abraham rejoiced at the prospect of seeing His day and defining His existence as "I AM."
Conclusion of Conflict
- The intensity of the confrontation escalated to the point where the Jews attempted to stone Jesus.
- In response, Jesus concealed Himself and escaped through the crowd unscathed.
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