Who are those thine accusers? / John 8:1-11

John 8:1-11

In chapter 8 Jesus takes a break from the crowds and retreats to the mount of Olives, a familiar place of rest. He then returns to Jerusalem to preach and teach when he is interrupted by the scribes and Pharisees who bring to him a woman caught in the act of adultery. Their intent is not justice but entrapment; they hope to corner Christ in a moral quandary, but his wisdom prevails. In this powerful moment, He teaches us what true mercy looks like and how to minister with grace and truth—even when faced with messy, uncomfortable situations.