Practicing Justice Lesson 13 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Practicing Justice Lesson 13

Lesson Outline Introduction A. Agents of Change B. Lesson Background Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Introduction A. Agents of Change B. Lesson Background

Dressed for the Occasion Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Dressed for the Occasion How we dress often depends on where we are going. Which of these might a lady wear to work? 502525102 Photo: © NYS444 / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © NYS444 / iStock / Thinkstock®

Dressed for the Occasion Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Dressed for the Occasion What might she wear to a night out with friends? Or to a wedding? Click to add notes Photo: © NYS444 / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © NYS444 / iStock / Thinkstock®

Dressed for the Occasion Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Dressed for the Occasion Which of these might a man wear to work? to hang out with friends? to go to a wedding? Click to add notes Photo: © macrovector / iStock / Thinkstock®

Dressed for the Occasion Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Dressed for the Occasion The way a person dresses tells a lot about that person. Often we can guess where they are heading by what they are wearing. Click to add notes Photo: © macrovector / iStock / Thinkstock®

Dressed for the Occasion Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Dressed for the Occasion We have spiritual clothing also. How we dress ourselves spiritually speaks volumes about us and where we are headed. Click to add notes Photo: © macrovector / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline I. Put Off (Colossians 3:5-9) A. Ending Sinful Actions (vv. 5-7) B. Leaving the Past Behind (vv. 8, 9)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Off According to Colossians 3:5-9, which of the following are we to put off? (Only select those specifically mentioned.) Sexual sin Wishing Lust / Evil desire Laziness Boasting Greed / Covetousness Anger 635949656 Photo: © MangoStar_Studio / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © MangoStar_Studio / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Off According to Colossians 3:5-9, which of the following are we to put off? Malice Scheming Filthy language Procrastinating Failing Lying Click to add notes Photo: © MangoStar_Studio / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Off Paul’s summary of leaving ungodly behavior behind uses his metaphor of taking off (putting off) clothing. We have discarded the clothing of the “old man” (or “old self”), the selfish sinful person. We do this deliberately and intentionally, just as we take off uncomfortable clothes when we come home. Click to add notes Photo: © MangoStar_Studio / iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Horizontal Visual Which entry on the left exerts the strongest pull on a Christian to return to the old way? Why?

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What practical steps help you stay morally pure in a sexually saturated culture? Talking Points for Your Discussion When confronted with cultural redefinitions of morality When in the presence of people whose moral boundaries are unbiblical Other 13

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How do you keep anger from crossing the line from justified (Mark 3:5) to sinful (James 1:19, 20)? Talking Points for Your Discussion Prior to anger arising While you are angry 14

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline II. Put On (Colossians 3:10-14) A. New Creature (vv. 10, 11) B. New Wardrobe (vv. 12-14)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put On In Paul’s imagery, we replace what we have discarded with proper clothing. We are being restored to the image in which we were created, the image of God. 619263550 Photo: © Dejan_Dundjerski / iStock / Thinkstock® Photo: © Dejan_Dundjerski / iStock / Thinkstock® 16

Put On Read Colossians 3:10-14. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put On Read Colossians 3:10-14. In the verses listed below, find what we are to “put on.” Verses 10, 11 The “new man” (or “new self”) Click to add notes Photo: © Dejan_Dundjerski / iStock / Thinkstock® 17

Put On Read Colossians 3:10-14. Verse 12 Compassion / Mercy Kindness Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put On Read Colossians 3:10-14. Verse 12 Compassion / Mercy Kindness Humility Gentleness / Meekness Patience / Longsuffering Click to add notes Photo: © Dejan_Dundjerski / iStock / Thinkstock® 18

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? In practical terms, what does it look like to have put on the attributes of which Paul speaks? Talking Points for Your Discussion When interacting with fellow believers When interacting with unbelievers When interacting with total strangers whose spiritual status is unknown to you 19

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline III. Put Forth (Colossians 3:15-17) A. With Jesus’ Power (vv. 15, 16) B. In Jesus’ Name (v. 17)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Forth Once we have put on the new man (or new self), renewed in the image of God, we will be ready to put forth our witness to others in the things we say and do. Read Colossians 3:15-17. In the following verses, find what we are to “put forth.” 80295359 Photo: © Purestock / Thinkstock® Photo: © Purestock / Thinkstock® 21

Put Forth Read Colossians 3:15-17. Verse 15 Verse 16 The peace of God Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Forth Read Colossians 3:15-17. Verse 15 The peace of God Thankfulness Verse 16 The word of Christ dwelling in us Teaching one another Admonishing one another Singing psalms, hymns, spiritual songs Click to add notes Photo: © Purestock / Thinkstock® 22

Put Forth Read Colossians 3:15-17. Verse 17 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Put Forth Read Colossians 3:15-17. Verse 17 Doing everything in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God Click to add notes Photo: © Purestock / Thinkstock® 23

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? Does one focus on having inner peace to be able to exhibit love and forgiveness to others, or does one exhibit love and forgiveness to others so inner peace will result? Talking Points for Your Discussion Considering situational issues Considering scriptural guidance (Proverbs 12:20; 14:30; Matthew 15:18, 19; Luke 6:45; Romans 14:19; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 2:22) 24

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What steps can you take to ensure that your efforts are always in the name of Jesus? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding what you say (speech patterns) Regarding what you do (behavior patterns) 25

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Conclusion A. Just Thinking B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Positive or Negative? Which do you find more personally helpful in becoming more like Christ? Does it help you to focus on the negative attributes of your old self? If so, which of the sins from Paul’s list give you the most trouble? How are you working to rid them from your life? 200430937-001 Photo: © Tay Jnr / DigitalVision / Thinkstock® Photo: © Tay Jnr / DigitalVision / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Positive or Negative? Perhaps you prefer to focus on the positive qualities that will make you more like Christ. If so, which of the qualities that we are to put on or put forth is most helpful to you? What is one practical way you can incorporate that into your life? Click to add notes Photo: © Tay Jnr / DigitalVision / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Thought to Remember We can only bring change to the extent that we let God change us.

God creates heavens and earth Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Next Week’s Lesson God creates heavens and earth