Lord’s Day Message: John 8
Important verses (ESV)
3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”
12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
23 He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” … 28 So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. 29 And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
52 The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” 54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ 55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
Message Outline
A. The instance of the adulterous woman
- The motive of scribes and Pharisees: to test Jesus
- The response of the Lord Jesus
- Silent and restful
- The piercing words: “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”
- A merciful judge: “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”
B. How can a person to sin no more?!
- We need the enlightening from the light of the world (12) so that we can know ourselves and know God
- We need the supply of the light of life (12) so that we can be transformed
- We need the redemption and salvation accomplished by the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus
- We need to dwell in the word of the Lord (31). Understanding His word cannot set us free. Only when we dwell in His word, that is, the word belongs to you and you are able to partake of the word when needed, then we can escape the bondage of sin.
- If the Son sets us free, we will be free indeed (36). His salvation makes us children of God and dwell in His house forever and enjoy all the riches in the house.
C. Understanding sin
- Its end is death (21, 24)
- Sin separates man from God: beneath and above (23)
- Sin makes men slaves (34)
- Its source is the devil, a murderer and liar from the beginning (44)
D. The revelation regarding the Lord
- He is the light (12)
- He is from above (23)
- He is the great I am (24, 28, 58)
Next Topics: John 9
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Chinese Bible Study: 15/3 Sun. 1:30pm, Meeting Hall
Home Meeting: 16/3 Mon., 7:30pm, (Dinner @ 7pm) Richard Cui’s
Young Professions Meeting: 17/3 Tue. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Sisters Meeting: 18/3 Wed. 10am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting: 18/3 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 20/3 Fri., 8:00pm, David Tan’s
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：21/3 Sat. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- On April 3-6 the church will have a young people conference at Collaroy. Brother Mike Samulak will visit us again during this time. Please register under the permission of a parent with Brother Thomas by today (including invited friends).
The expense for each person is 263 dollars for the camp site and will be covered by the church. However, if you have the desire before the Lord, you may offer according to your own will. Since the church needs to pay after registration with the comp, we hope everyone will not take the registration lightly just because it is free.
- Next Lord’s Day (22/3) after the meeting we will have a fellowship regarding the service of Cleaning and of Kitchen. All participating brothers and sisters please join the fellowship to learn the service.
- The church plans to have a baptism on the first week of April. If any gospel friend is willing to receive the Lord and be baptized, please contact Brother Yu-Lin Wang that the lesson for baptism can be arranged.
<Reminder>
- Please take the Bible Reading Supplement for your daily Bible reading.
- Please come on time for the meeting. During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts that someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- May the Lord keep us fervent in spirit to serve in the church together so that the Lord may give us more and greater blessings.
- Pray for the gospel friends among us, especially the young people and our family members, so that our Lord can open their hearts to see God’s salvation and be willing to receive the Lord and become the member in God’s family.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them grace. Also pray for some relatives of our brothers and sisters (Jack, Pauline, Susan, Brett) that the Lord may heal and care for them.
- Pray for the recovery of Sister Lena and the growth of baby Mikayla.
- Pray for those Christians who are under persecution. May the Lord remember them and strengthen them.
Serving Today: (Mar. 15)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Shanwon Chow & Richard Cui
- Serving Bread and Cup: Jack Lee, Jason Wang & Richard Cui
- Pianist: Nelson Chen
- Cleaning: Steven Wang Family, Shirley, Peter Pan, Richard & Lamee Family, David & Chin
Serving Next Week: (Mar. 22)
- Sharing: Yulin Wang
- Breaking the Bread: Yulin Wang & Jack Lee
- Serving Bread and Cup: Sean Dong, Jack Lee & Richard Cui
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
Cleaning: Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Anne Family, Robert & Jennifer, Chuan Ma & Maggie Family, BenChu & Julie
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