Opening
Maybe a few folks from the group could share a story of being “busted.” Maybe it was a humorous experience, something you can laugh about now; or maybe it was humiliating, but God used it for great things in your life.
Digging Deeper
Read John 8:1-11 and take few minutes to review the story:
• Why does the whole set-up seem so suspicious?
• Why are the religious leaders so against Jesus at this point? (Why would they say Jesus needed to be stopped?)
• Why do you think Jesus seems to ignore their question at first?
• Why do think the older ones left first?
• How does Jesus demonstrate a “tough love” to this woman?
Now let’s get a little more personal.
• Share with the group if you ever felt set-up like the woman.
• Share if you’ve ever felt set up like Jesus was, in a catch-22.
• Share if you’ve ever been so angry that you were the one setting someone up for a fall.
Have you been holding onto any stones of hatred, jealousy, or revenge?
Have you ever felt like you life was saved from the brink of death?
Would you say you feel condemned by people or God, or have you experienced the forgiveness of sin that this woman experienced?
Have you left a life of sin, or is there a sin now that you must leave? Can you ask the group for prayer, support and encouragement to walk this new path?
Closing
Make plans for a service and/or social event.
Go over our church announcements.
Close in prayer.
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