What Did Jesus Write with His Finger on the Ground the Second Time?

You have been judged, and you have fallen short

Jesus Writing on the Ground | painting by Liz Lemon Swindle

This is the second part of our study on the case of not exactly against the woman caught in the act of adultery. But, a case by the Pharisees against Jesus. Kindly read the first part here, if you haven’t, to fully understand the message of John 8:3–11.

He Who is Without Sin, Let Him Cast the First Stone

In the previous article, we saw how Jesus turned this case against His accusers. The Pharisees were tested against the very law of Moses before which they wanted to entrap the Son of God.

They failed the very first test.

So, the Second Test — The Ordinance of the Law against Witnesses

Have you ever wondered why whenever Jesus performed signs and miracles, He always took at least two or three of His disciples with Him? Often He would be with Peter and John. At other times, John’s brother James also would be with them. It is because the law of God demands witnesses for whatever He would say and do to…