The Finger of God in the Sand

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Tue. Feb 24th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think John mentions that Jesus wrote on the ground but does not tell us what He wrote?
  2. How does this scene illustrate the balance of justice and mercy in God's dealings with us?
  3. What lessons can we draw from the crowd's departure compared to the woman's opportunity for new life?
Sources
  • ChatGPT discussion with Mike Mazzalongo, Sept. 20, 2025
  • Augustine, Tractates on the Gospel of John
  • Matthew Henry, Commentary on John 8
  • D.A. Carson, The Gospel According to John
  • David Laton, Digital correspondence 9/20/2025
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