This chapter begins and ends with religious leaders holding rocks in their hands in order to stone someone! The first is a woman "caught" in adultery. The second is Jesus because He was "blaspheming". In both instances their stone judgements were the result of unbelieving, hard hearts.
They accused Jesus of having a demon and Jesus told them they were sons of Satan. Can you imagine this conversation? Was it heated? Did Jesus raise His voice? I often wonder what these interactions were like.
Jesus said to those who believed in Him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." True freedom is in knowing and following Jesus.
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