Grace, Truth, and the Power of Presence

 

Summary

In today's message, I shared a personal story from my early years as a teacher in Indonesia, where I learned the profound impact of presence and relationship-building. This experience taught me that when we invest in relationships during peaceful times, we earn the privilege to be present during the storms of life. This principle is mirrored in the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, as recounted in John 8. Jesus, confronted by religious leaders eager to trap Him, demonstrated a profound balance of truth and grace. He neither condoned the woman's sin nor condemned her, instead offering her a path to redemption and a new life. This story challenges us to reflect on our own lives and how we interact with those around us. Are we quick to judge, or do we extend the same grace and mercy that Jesus showed?

Jesus' actions remind us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. In a world quick to condemn, we are called to be agents of mercy and compassion, creating pathways for redemption and transformation. This is the heart of the gospel: lives are changed when people encounter Jesus. We are challenged to move beyond mere proximity with others to meaningful presence, where we actively engage and invest in their lives. This requires intentionality and often discomfort, but it is through these relationships that we can be a light in times of darkness.

As we reflect on this story, we are invited to examine our own hearts. Do we prioritize our own well-being over the eternal well-being of others? Are we more focused on the sins of others than our own? Jesus' example calls us to balance truth with grace, justice with mercy, and to remember that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Whether we are the accused or the accuser, Jesus offers us a better way, a new path to walk. Let us strive to be agents of transformation, creating communities where grace and redemption are possible.

Key Takeaways:

- Presence Over Proximity: Building meaningful relationships requires moving from mere proximity to active presence. This involves investing time and effort in others' lives, which can open doors for deeper connections and opportunities to share God's love when they need it most. [03:03]

- Balancing Truth and Grace: Jesus' interaction with the woman caught in adultery exemplifies the balance of truth and grace. He acknowledges her sin but offers her a path to redemption, reminding us that we must hold both justice and mercy in our interactions with others. [09:34]

- No One is Beyond Grace: The story illustrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Jesus, the only one without sin, chose not to condemn the woman, highlighting the transformative power of grace and mercy over judgment. [14:23]

- Agents of Transformation: As followers of Christ, we are called to create pathways for redemption and restoration. This involves acknowledging the reality of sin while offering grace and compassion, fostering communities where transformation is possible. [18:19]

- Intentional Relationship Building: Developing presence with others takes time and intentionality. By investing in relationships during peaceful times, we earn the privilege to be present during life's storms, allowing God to work through us in powerful ways. [20:55]

Youtube Chapters:

- [00:00] - Welcome
- [03:03] - A Story of Presence
- [05:45] - Jesus and the Accused Woman
- [09:34] - The Power of Grace
- [11:44] - Jesus' Compassionate Response
- [14:23] - No One Beyond Grace
- [18:19] - Balancing Justice and Mercy
- [20:55] - Building Intentional Relationships
- [27:04] - A Prayer for Transformation

Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide

Bible Reading:
- John 8:2-11
- Leviticus 20:10

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Observation Questions:

1. In the story of the woman caught in adultery, what was the dilemma that the religious leaders presented to Jesus, and how did He respond? [05:45]

2. How did Jesus' response to the accusers demonstrate a balance between truth and grace? [09:34]

3. What cultural norms did Jesus challenge by His actions and words in this encounter with the woman? [11:44]

4. How does the story of the woman caught in adultery illustrate the concept that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace? [14:23]

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Interpretation Questions:

1. What does Jesus' interaction with the woman caught in adultery teach us about the nature of sin and forgiveness? [11:44]

2. How does the principle of "presence over proximity" apply to the way Jesus engaged with the woman and the accusers? [20:55]

3. In what ways does the story challenge our understanding of justice and mercy in our own lives? [18:19]

4. How can the church create pathways for redemption and restoration, as demonstrated by Jesus in this story? [20:55]

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Application Questions:

1. Reflect on a time when you were quick to judge someone. How can you practice extending grace and mercy in similar situations in the future? [14:23]

2. Identify a relationship in your life where you are currently in proximity but not truly present. What steps can you take to move towards meaningful presence? [20:55]

3. Consider the balance of truth and grace in your interactions. How can you ensure that you are not compromising one for the other? [09:34]

4. Think about a person in your life who seems beyond the reach of grace. How can you be an agent of transformation in their life? [18:19]

5. Reflect on your priorities. Are you more focused on your own well-being than the eternal well-being of others? How can you shift your focus? [14:23]

6. How can you intentionally build relationships during peaceful times to be present during life's storms? What practical steps can you take this week? [20:55]

7. In what ways can you create a community that fosters grace and redemption, both in your personal life and within your church? [20:55]

Devotional

Day 1: Presence as a Pathway to Deeper Connection
Building meaningful relationships requires moving beyond mere proximity to active presence, where we invest time and effort in others' lives. This intentional engagement opens doors for deeper connections and opportunities to share God's love when it is needed most. In a world where superficial interactions are common, choosing to be present in the lives of others can be transformative. It allows us to be a source of support and encouragement, especially during challenging times. By investing in relationships during peaceful times, we earn the privilege to be present during life's storms, allowing God to work through us in powerful ways. [03:03]

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4, ESV)

Reflection: Who in your life can you be more intentionally present with this week, and how can you take a step to deepen that relationship today?


Day 2: The Balance of Truth and Grace
Jesus' interaction with the woman caught in adultery exemplifies the balance of truth and grace. He acknowledges her sin but offers her a path to redemption, reminding us that we must hold both justice and mercy in our interactions with others. This balance is crucial in our relationships, as it allows us to address wrongdoing without condemnation, offering instead a way forward that is rooted in love and compassion. As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate this balance, ensuring that our actions and words reflect both the truth of God's standards and the grace of His forgiveness. [09:34]

"For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." (James 2:13, ESV)

Reflection: In what ways can you practice balancing truth and grace in your interactions with others this week?


Day 3: Embracing the Reach of God's Grace
The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery illustrates that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Jesus, the only one without sin, chose not to condemn the woman, highlighting the transformative power of grace and mercy over judgment. This challenges us to reflect on our own attitudes towards others, especially those we might be quick to judge. We are reminded that God's grace is available to all, regardless of their past, and that we are called to be agents of that grace in the world. [14:23]

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8, ESV)

Reflection: Is there someone you have been quick to judge? How can you extend grace to them today, recognizing that no one is beyond God's reach?


Day 4: Becoming Agents of Transformation
As followers of Christ, we are called to create pathways for redemption and restoration. This involves acknowledging the reality of sin while offering grace and compassion, fostering communities where transformation is possible. By being agents of transformation, we participate in God's work of renewing lives and communities. This requires us to be intentional in our actions, seeking to embody the love and mercy of Christ in all that we do. It is through these efforts that we can help others experience the transformative power of the gospel. [18:19]

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." (2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV)

Reflection: How can you actively participate in creating a community of grace and transformation in your church or neighborhood?


Day 5: Intentional Relationship Building
Developing presence with others takes time and intentionality. By investing in relationships during peaceful times, we earn the privilege to be present during life's storms, allowing God to work through us in powerful ways. This requires us to be proactive in reaching out to others, seeking to understand their needs and offering support. It is through these intentional efforts that we can build strong, lasting relationships that reflect the love of Christ. As we prioritize these connections, we become vessels of God's grace and love in the lives of those around us. [20:55]

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV)

Reflection: What is one practical step you can take this week to invest in a relationship that God has placed on your heart?

Quotes

I want to share with you a story. You may not know this, but before I was married, before I even met Tamara, I just graduated from college and I was a math teacher, believe it or not, and got my first job in Nyssa, Oregon. Some of you might know where that's at. And then, but I was still single and so I was kind of, you know, thinking this is my time to do some adventure. So I applied for jobs teaching overseas and I got a job in Indonesia at a small international school in Indonesia teaching math and computers and coaching basketball. So I flew over there. [00:00:00]

And over a year for those two years I was there by myself. And then when we went back as a family to Indonesia, we didn't live in the same town, but every time we'd visit, we would come and visit. And share tea and snacks and again, language is getting a little better, but it was still difficult to communicate, but we did the best we could. And over years and years, just spending that time together, little by little, getting more comfortable with each other and learning to communicate and all those things. [00:01:40]

And then she invited me into the house. And people are gathering, hundreds and hundreds of people. I mean, there's chairs out in front of the house. There's chairs in the street. The streets are blocked off. And there's hundreds of people outside the home. But she says, no, you're coming inside. So she took me into the inner room, into the small room where all the family was. And the prayer started. And the loud speakers were blaring. And the imam was doing his prayer thing. And there was music. And everyone in the room's got their little prayer book in Arabic. And they gave me one. I couldn't read it. [00:03:03]

And I learned something that, that when you develop presence with people when life is good, when life is easy, when it's smooth sailing. Then when the waves get rough and life starts to fall apart, you already have a voice in their life. And they will often invite you to come in and be a part of that time. But you got to do all the work ahead of time first. [00:04:31]

And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. So they're hoping they'll catch him here and then get him. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where he has to break a law. He either needs to break the law of Moses by saying, no, don't execute her, or she has to break the law of Rome, which didn't allow the Jews to carry out executions. So if he answers, execute her, he's following the law of Moses, but breaking the law of Rome. If he says, don't execute her, he's following the law of Rome, but not the law of Moses. [00:07:01]

And they're hoping to catch Jesus in a kind of a catch -22 where he has no escape. And they're hoping to get him in a situation where h

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