The woman caught in adultery learned that Jesus was not there to cast judgment on her, BUT to deliver her. Through repentance and faith Jesus came into the world to save sinners like her through the cross.
She could say, "I am second".
Listen/Watch the story of Karen Green, she was caught up in prostitution. But she can now say, "I AM SECOND." http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/#prostitution
Jesus said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly; y disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Those Jews who believed in him could say, "I am second".
Jesus said, "Truly, truly, I say to you everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin...So if the the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (v34,36) Those who have been liberated from the slavery say, "I am second."
"Whoever is of God hears the words of God...if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death (everlasting)" (v47, 51) Those who hear the word of God can say, "I am second."
"But you have not known him..." Jesus said this to those debating with Him about whether He had ever seen God, The father. They ask him if He say Abraham and Jesus responds. "Truly truly I say to you, before Abraham was, I am." "I am" Jesus calls himself the very name of God. Their response... "So they picked up stones to throw at him..."
So John 8 starts with a woman caught in adultery about to be stoned, Jesus comes to her aid. John 8 ends with Jesus being the possible victim of a stoning (though Jesus did get away).
Could you say, "I am second." because Jesus is God and Jesus has delivered you and set you free like the woman who was a slave to sin? or Would you say Jesus is a good teacher, a moral/upright man who fought for justice?
Who/What is first in your life?
Who/What is second?
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