Jesus Saves
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Key Verse
“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more” (John 8:11).
Text — John 8:1-11
Message
Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost. During His earthly ministry, He saved many people including: Nicodemus, Zacchaeus the Samaritan woman, and Apostle Paul. Hence C. S. Lewis said, “The salvation of a single soul is more important than the production or preservation of all the epics and tragedies in the world.” The Scribes and the Pharisees in our text wanted to trap Jesus through their tempting questions. Jewish law required stoning in situations of adultery as enunciated in Leviticus 20:10 and Deuteronomy 22:22. If Jesus advocated for the woman’s release, He might have been charged with breaking the Mosaic Law. On the other hand, if Jesus advocated for stoning the woman, He would have violated the Roman law, thereby inciting the Roman government’s fury and giving the Jewish leaders reason to cast blame upon Him. While the religious leaders advocated for instant judgment for the sinner, Jesus offered her salvation. By this act of Jesus, it is clear that even a vile sinner can come to Jesus for forgiveness. Let us bring lost sinners to Him.
Quote
A vile sinner can come to Jesus
Challenge
You can find mercy at the cross today.
Prayer for today
Lord, help me show sinners your saving love.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
