JUSTICE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Unit 1: God Is Just and Merciful LESSONS 1–4 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. Introduction A. I Was Misquoted! B. Lesson Background I.