Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 5th (Hosea 3 & John 7:53—8:30)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Test of Jealousy in John's Gospel
The test of jealousy involved dust from the tabernacle floor and a hand written set of curses. Both of these were placed into water that the woman had to drink. Jesus is writing for quite some time, enough time for the ses to have to persist in asking their question on several occasions. Perhaps we are to see a subtle allusion to jesus divine identity here. His judgment concerning the woman is an unjudgment is characterized by grace. He does not deny the fact that she has sinned, but he calls her not to sin any more and releases her.
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