John 8:8-9, 11

"And again He stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And when they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she had been, in the midst." (John 8:8-9 NASB)

Every time I read this passage about the adulterer being brought to Jesus to be stoned, I'm so curious to know what Jesus was writing on the ground. This scene's in the movie, The Passion of Christ too! I was hoping Mel Gibson would've at least made up some words that Jesus wrote, just to ease my curiosity, but NOoope. Still curious~ What did He write with His finger ?????? 

 

It's also interesting to note that John specifically points out how the "older ones" were the first to start leaving after Jesus told the ones with no sins to be the first to throw the stones. Obviously, those who are older have more years of sinning than those who have lived less. Just thought it was interesting how John included this detail. I love it~!! The Bible's so fun to read because of these details. It comes alive as it helps you visualize all the stories of the Bible and takes you into the time & world of Jesus while He was on earth.  Like I could totally picture the older men/women grumbling and dropping their stones while walking away from the woman who they were just about to stone.  

"And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go your way.  From now on sin no more." (John 8:11)

Jesus NEVER CONDEMNS us because of our sins. But ALWAYS shows us mercy.  He is "a forgiving, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love." (Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, Nehemiah 9:17, Psalm 86:15 & 103:18 & 145:8, Joel 2:13, Jonah 4:2, Nahum 1:3)   Look how many passages there are on just how Good He is~ 

He always gives us a 2nd, 3rd, 4th.... chance over and over again!  Just as He did for this woman.  He is sooo GOOD~!