Jeremiah 9 · Grade 4
Boast in the Lord
Read and Think
Jeremiah's heart broke for his people. He wished his head were waters and his eyes a spring of tears so he could weep day and night. He even wished for a traveler's lodging in the wilderness, far from the lies around him.
The land was full of deceit. Friends deceived each other and would not speak the truth. People spoke peaceably to their neighbor but secretly planned harm. Through deceit, they refused to know God. God said he would test them like metal in a fire.
Then God showed what really matters. The wise man, the mighty man, and the rich man should not glory in what they have. But let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me. God exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, and he delights in these things.
Show What You Know
What did Jeremiah wish his eyes were?
How did people treat their neighbors?
What three things should people not glory in?
What does God delight in?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Through deceit, they refused to God.
- said he would test them like metal in a fire.
- God exercises loving , justice, and righteousness on the earth, and he delights in these things.
Think About It
Why is honesty so important for friendships and families?
What are some things people today like to boast about? Why is knowing God better?
Memory Verse
“But let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things,” says Yahweh.”
Jeremiah 9:24 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for letting me know You. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why is being rich not the best thing?
- How can someone use words to harm?
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