1. Justice: The Rightness and Fairness of God Just God Psalm 9:7–20

2. Memory Verse The LORD is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion. Selah Psalm 9:16

3. Learning Goals Explore: Students will understand that God is just and fair. Transform: Students will apply Godly principles of justice in their daily lives.

4. Discussion Do you see God’s justice daily, or do you think of His justice as something that just takes place at the end of lifetime? Why do you think that some people might have this latter outlook? Justice implies fairness, not favor. How can you continually show justice to those around you without turning friends against you who expect to be favored? What are some examples of how you have experienced God’s justice in your life? In order to love justice, one must hate injustice. What are some unjust actions that you prefer to accept but that you need to release?

5. Key Study 1. The righteous can always call on God for help. Psalm 9:7–12

6. Key Study 2. The wicked will not be left standing. Psalm 9:13–18

7. Key Study 3. Only what God thinks matters. Psalm 9:19–20