Tenth Church Sermons The Lion-Lamb
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Apr 6, 2014 A preacher retells the dramatic John 8 story of a woman accused in the temple and the tense public confrontation. Legal and cultural background explains how serious the charge was and why leaders tried to trap Jesus. Modern parallels to honor killings are explored. The sermon contrasts firmness and compassion with a lion-and-lamb image and urges transformation and witness.
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Confronting a Leader Over Sexual Misconduct
- Ken told of confronting a Christian leader accused of sexual involvement with a new convert to demonstrate pastoral challenge.
- He described taking a colleague into the meeting, discovering the leader's admission, and feeling the need to balance love with tough accountability.
Why Jesus Stooped And Wrote In The Dust
- Ken set the John 7–8 context: Jesus teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles when a woman caught in adultery was brought before him.
- He highlighted the Pharisees' trap and Jesus' response: stoop, write, then say, Let anyone without sin cast the first stone.
Modern Honor Killing Mirroring Ancient Punishment
- Ken recounted the modern honor-killing of Dua Shwad to show adultery's deadly stakes today.
- He described her being dragged out and stoned by eight men after a secret date, linking ancient law to present atrocities.
