Bible study: Theology 37; John 8:1-11

Bible study: Theology 37; John 8:1-11

1. This chapter opens with Jesus going to the Mount of Olives before he begins his day's work. Why do you think he went there and what did he do?
   
2. It seems that Jesus was a popular teacher, 'all the people came to him…' why were they so drawn to him?
   
3. Perhaps Jesus' popularity was the reason the scribes and pharisees wanted to test him. How do you think they felt when they saw him in theTemple?
   
4. Jesus turns from them and begins to write in the sand. Why? What did he write?
   
5. Eventually, he responds to their questions and then resumes writing. What's he writing this time?
   
6. 'When they heard it, they went away one by one…' What might the scribes and pharisees be thinking as they leave?
   
7. Jesus tells the women that he does not condemn her – what does this mean for us and the way we think about others who make difficult choices that challenge us?