This woman of the Bible was caught in adultery, and the religious leaders of that time demanded full punishment. Interestingly it says nothing about the man who was also caught, however the woman was considered a whore and therefore must receive punishment. Just as each one picked up their rocks to stone her, Jesus protected her and confronted the religious leaders and said "he who has no sin, should cast the first stone." Then one by one, they began to walk away, starting with the oldest then the youngest. You can see her reach out to Jesus for mercy, and he gives it to her freely. This is the heart of the Father.
"Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”
"No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
Jesus is the Deliverer. He came to forgive, restore and heal us. All we have to do is reach out and ask for His mercy.
This story is in (John 8:1-11).
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