This week we will be continuing in John with the story of the adulterous woman in John 8:1-11. This passage also presents a unique challenge: it is one of the two most contested passages in the New Testament in terms of its authenticity (the other being the long ending to the book of Mark, 16:9ff.). If you have an NIV bible for example, the section witll be marked off with a note saying that "the oldest and most reliable manuscripts of John don't include 7:53-8:11). I am not going to go into the details, if you are interested, John Piper got into this question when he dealt with this passage in his church:
http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/neither-do-i-condemn-you--3
As for us, we are going to look at the story as a historical event in the life of JEsus, and as a beautiful illustration of our need for the mercy and grace of the Master. God willing, I'll see you on Sunday!
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