June 17
Lesson 3 (KJV)
Jesus Teaches About Justice
Devotional Reading: Mark 7:1–13
Background Scripture: Matthew 15:1–9; Mark 7:1–13
Matthew 15:1–9
1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.
5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;
6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
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Key Verse
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
—Matthew 15:8
Justice in the New Testament
Unit 1: God Is Just and Merciful
Lessons 1–4
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Summarize the nature of the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees in today’s text.
2. Explain how human traditions and institutions can hinder a person from responding to God’s message.
3. Identify a behavior that is based on improper motives, and make a plan for change.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. I Was Misquoted!
B. Lesson Background
I. Outer Cleanliness (Matthew 15:1, 2)
A. Approaching Jesus (v. 1)
B. Accusing the Disciples (v. 2)
II. Inner Corruption (Matthew 15:3–9)
A. Specific Example (vv. 3–6a)
B. Sad Result (vv. 6b–9)
Our Traditions or His Touch?
Lip Service?
Conclusion
A. Devoted to What?
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Esaias
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E-zay-us.
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Gentile
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Jen-tile.
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Hosea
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Ho-zay-uh.
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Leviticus
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Leh-vit-ih-kus.
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Moses
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Mo-zes or Mo-zez.
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Nicodemus
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Nick-uh-dee-mus.
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Pharisees
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Fair-ih-seez.
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Weatherly, Jon et al. “Jesus Teaches about Justice.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2017–2018. Ed. Jim Eichenberger et al. Vol. 65. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. 361–363. Print.
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