1. Verse 53 says: "And everyone went to his own house." And verse 1 of John 8 says: "But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives." What insights into Jesus’ character and life style might be gained from these passages?

2. Read verse 2 and verses 40-44 of John 7. Describe the scene and what might be going through the people’s minds?

3. (a) Who were the Scribes and Pharisees?

(b) How might we relate them to some in our age?

4. The Scribes and Pharisees were using the law as given by Moses to justify their deeds. What was left out of their accusation of the woman?

5. Why would this be a test for Jesus using their logic?

6. What could have been some of the things Jesus wrote down?

7. (a) What passage of Scripture was Jesus referring to when He said, "He who is without sin among you let him throw a stone at her first"?

(b) Does this keep us from making any kind of judgments today? (Prove your answer with Scripture.)

8. Verse 8 states that He stooped down and wrote on the ground, and in verse 9 the accusers were convicted and left. What do you think Jesus wrote on the ground a second time?

9. Describe in your own words the compassion and sternness that Jesus showed to the women?

10. Give some lessons that we could learn from this passage.