Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #14

 John 7:53 – 8:20

This Greek Bible study examines the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery and Jesus's transformative teaching about judgment, sin, and spiritual illumination.

• Exploration of John 7:53-8:20, including the authenticity questions surrounding this passage in early manuscripts
• Discussion of Jesus writing in the sand—one of the few references to his literacy in the Gospels
• Analysis of Jesus' challenge to the woman's accusers about their own sinfulness
• Context of how Jesus transforms understanding of sin from external rules to inward reflection
• Examination of the Greek word "hamartia" (sin) and its theological implications
• Jesus' declaration "I am the light of the world" and its connection to Quaker understanding of inner light
• References to 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 about God shining in our hearts
• Discussion of biblical support for Quaker beliefs and recommended resources for further study