Profound: Cast The First Stone

In his sermon, Pastor Gary explores the ancient and brutal practice of stoning, connecting it to the Biblical example where a woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus by the Pharisees. He paints a vivid picture of the fear and vulnerability this woman must have felt, as her life hung in the balance due to the strictures of the Law of Moses. By referencing John 8: 2-11, Pastor Gary illustrates Jesus’ revolutionary approach to the situation. Despite the Pharisees' attempt to trap Him, Jesus demonstrates profound wisdom by inviting anyone without sin to cast the first stone, a challenge that ultimately disarms the crowd and leads to the woman’s deliverance without condemnation.