A Woman Caught in Adultery The narrative which begins the eighth chapter of John's Gospel is of a rather peculiar character. In some respects it stands alone. There is nothing quite like it in the whole range of the four Gospels.

Jesus as the Light of the World The conversation between our Lord and the Jews, which begins with these verses, is full of difficulties. The connection between one part and another, and the precise meaning of some of the expressions which fell from our Lord's lips, are "things hard to be…

This passage contains deep things, so deep that we have no line to fathom them. As we read it we should call to mind the Psalmist's words--"Your thoughts are very deep." But it also contains, in the opening verses, some things which are clear, plain, and unmistakable.

Abraham’s Children and the Devil’s Children These verses show us, for one thing, the importance of steady perseverance in Christ's service.There were many, it seems, at this particular period, who professed to believe on our Lord, and expressed a desire to become His disciples.

There are things taught in this passage of Scripture which are peculiarly truth for the times. Well would it be for the Churches if all Christians would ponder carefully the matter which it contains. We are taught for one thing the ignorant self-righteousness of the natural man.

We should observe, first, in this passage, what blasphemous and slanderous language was addressed to our Lord by His enemies. We read that the Jews "Aren't we correct in saying that you are a Samaritan and are possessed by a demon?" Silenced in argument, these wicked men resorted to personal abuse.