John 8: Group Study Handout

Overview

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives and returned to the temple early in the morning. He taught the people, and the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, asking Jesus if she should be stoned according to the law (vv. 1-5).

Key verse

“Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.”

John 8:31 (WEB)

Outline

1. John 8:1–11 Jesus and the Adulterous Woman
2. John 8:12–20 Jesus as the Light of the World
3. John 8:21–30 Jesus’ Forewarning and Truth
4. John 8:31–36 Freedom through Truth
5. John 8:37–47 Abraham’s Offspring and Their Rejection
6. John 8:48–58 Identity and Blasphemy
7. John 8:59 Escape from Danger

Discussion questions

1. In v6, why do the Pharisees bring the woman to Jesus?
2. What does Jesus write on the ground in v8?
3. Jesus' statement in v24 about dying in sins: what does it imply about belief?
4. In v58, why does Jesus use 'I AM' when referring to Himself?
5. When have you felt judged like the woman in v10-11, and how did you respond?

Go deeper

Passages that echo John 8: John 12, John 14, John 5.

Before next time: read John 9.