Letters From Home Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent - Dr. Scott Hahn
Apr 7, 2025
This discussion dives deep into the theological significance of the cross, urging a renewal of its importance in faith. It highlights the powerful encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, showcasing mercy over judgment. The conversation also unpacks Jesus' wisdom in confronting the Pharisees' attempts to trap Him, turning their questions to self-reflection. Ultimately, themes of forgiveness, repentance, and the transformative nature of Christ's teachings take center stage, offering rich insights for the Lenten season.
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Old Testament Parallels
- Today's Old Testament reading, Daniel 13, features Susanna falsely accused by elders.
- The New Testament reading, John 8:1-11, portrays Jesus and the adulterous woman.
Jesus's Predicament
- In John 8, scribes and Pharisees test Jesus with a woman caught in adultery.
- They aim to trap him between upholding Mosaic law (stoning) and Roman law (not stoning).
Conflicting Laws
- Adultery was a capital crime in Mosaic law, threatening the family unit.
- However, Roman law, then in power, did not consider adultery a crime.
