What Jesus Meant by Cast the First Stone

About this sermon

We don’t throw stones anymore. Except… we do. Online. In conversations. With a look, a tone, a pause. In this episode, John Ortberg unpacks one of the most famous and unsettling teachings of Jesus: “Let the one without sin cast the first stone.” Through a powerful contrast between ancient scapegoating and the story of the woman in John 8, we see what Jesus is really doing: Not denying sin. Not ignoring truth. But interrupting condemnation. Because there is something in every human heart that wants: someone to blame someone to shame someone to bring down But Jesus offers a different way. A way where: truth is spoken sin is taken seriously but people are not crushed The invitation today is simple—and hard: Put down the stone. Because the moment you release condemnation, you make space for grace. There is now… therefore… no condemnation. 📚 Today's Resources: René Girard and James G. Williams, I See Satan Fall Like Lightning 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0 Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

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• Jesus Christ