Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:

1 Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the of Olives.

2 Early the next morning he went back to the . All the people gathered round him, and he sat down and began to them.

3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees in a woman who had been caught committing , and they made her stand before them all.

4 " Teacher, this woman was caught in the very of committing adultery!

5 In our Law Moses commanded that such a woman must be to death. No w, what do you say? "

6 They said this to Jesus, so that they could him. But he bent over and wrote on the ground with his .

7 As they stood there asking him questions, he up . " Whichever one of you has committed no may throw th e first stone at her. "

8 Then he over again and wrote on the ground.

9 When they heard this, they all left, one by one, the older ones first. Jesus was left with the woman still standing there.

10 He straightened , " Where are they? Is there no one left to you? "

11 " No one, sir. " " Well, then, I do not condemn you . Go, but do not sin again. "

True or False Questions: Write True or False before each statement. If the statement is false, make a correct statement.

1. Jesus taught people in the Temple grounds.
2. The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees wanted to learn from Jesus.
3. Jewish law says that people who commit adultery must be put in prison.
4. Jesus drew a picture on the ground.
5. Jesus doesn't care about sexual sin.

Matching exercise: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

Completion exercise: Complete these sentences with words from the exercise above: (Hint: you may need to change the form of the word.)

1. That piece of metal is .
2. The judge the criminal to life in prison.
3. Soldiers entered a cave and fell into a as their enemy blasted the entrance shut.
4. The police him of theft.
5. He committed and his wife left him.
6. In some cultures they still evil people to death.
7. It is a to waste food when others do not have enough to eat.

Comprehension and discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group or with a partner.

1. Where did Jesus spend the night?
2. Who brought the woman to Jesus?
3. What did they want to do to the woman?
4. What did they want Jesus to do? Why?
5. Did Jesus do what they wanted Him to do?
6. What do you think Jesus wrote on the ground?
7. After writing on the ground, what did Jesus say?
8. Why do you think the older men left first?
9. What advice did Jesus give to the woman?
10. Why do you think Jesus did not punish the woman?
11. What does Jesus teach us about God in this story?