Know Truth

John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Context is required.

John 8:2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them.

Nothing is said about what they were taught.

John 8:3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst

We often overlook important information in context. They brought this woman before everyone that was gathered in hopes that Jesus would go against the law and the people could judge for themselves if Jesus stood for justice.

 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.

What truth did Jesus write that caused the accusers to leave?

Here is context. 

What truth can Jesus reveal about us that will cause us to stop judging others?

666

Some fear the number 666 without just cause. Let this verse be just cause for fear.

John 6:66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.

There should be a reason why those disciples left Jesus. Here is what preceded 666.

John 6:65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.”

They realized they were not chosen. So why is this important in context in this present generation?

KJ21 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Let no man deceive you by any means, for that Day shall not come, unless there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition, (666)

Matthew 24:10-12 English Standard Version

10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.

If you are chosen, be leary of false prophets and do not be led astray.

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