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December 2, 2025 28 mins
A Holy Pause: John 8:1-11: Daily Devotional, Daily Bible Study In this episode, Rachael Groll takes a closer look at the moment in John 8 when Jesus bends down and writes in the dirt, showing that it was anything but a random gesture. She walks through some of the main scholarly ideas about what He may have written, but focuses even more on what His silence and His posture say to the accusers standing around Him. Rather than feeding their desire to condemn, Jesus turns the spotlight back on their own hearts. This powerful scene becomes an invitation for all of us to pause, examine our motives, and let His mercy shape the way we see both sin and judgment. ☆Go Deeper and Learn to Hear God’s Voice: Knowing Jesus Course ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here:  ➤  Sponsor a Child ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Takeaways Jesus's act of writing in the dirt is deliberate and significant. The Greek language adds depth to the understanding of this moment. This scene is unique as it is the only instance of Jesus writing. Scholars have differing views on what Jesus wrote. Some believe he wrote the sins of the accusers. Others think he referenced the law itself. The act prompts reflection among the accusers. It serves as an invitation for self-examination. Understanding this moment can deepen biblical interpretation. The context of the scene enriches its meaning. Chapters 00:00 Confronting Guilt and Shame 00:06 Jesus' Deliberate Response 00:53 Mercy and Accountability ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here:  patreon.com/HearingJesusBible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Hearing Jesus, Knowing God's Voice, Female Prophets, Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Christian Podcast, Faith Journey, Obedience, God's Communication, Personal Reflections, prophecy, faith, surrender, spiritual gifts, women's ministry, Christian podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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