Boast in the Lord

July 5, 2026

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What are you most proud of? Jeremiah 9:23–24 challenges us to stop boasting in the things of this world and instead boast in one thing alone: knowing God. Discover what it means to truly know Him—not just in your head, but through a life-changing relationship that transforms what you celebrate and what you're remembered for.

SERMON NOTES

JEREMIAH 9:23-24 (NLT)
(23) This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. (24) But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

WE’RE BOASTING IN THE WRONG THINGS

Boasting isn't simply about bragging. It's about what gets our attention, our affection, and our praise.
The problem isn't the gifts. The problem is when the gifts receive the glory that only belongs to God.
Magis: For the greater glory of God and the well-being of his people.

BOAST IN UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWING GOD

- 1 Corinthians 1:31 (NLT)
- We can understand God mentally, but we can know God intimately.
- Knowing God happens when our understanding of him moves from our head to our heart.
- The Hebrew word for "to know" in Jeremiah 9:24 is יָדַע (yāḏaʿ)
- We don't want to just be educated about God; we want to experience him for ourselves.
- Attributes of God Resources:

- - Daily Grace Study

- - Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

BOAST IN WHAT GOD HAS DONE

I wonder what would happen if people walked away from conversations with us, thinking more about God than about us?
This is what Jeremiah is inviting us into. A life that boasts less in ourselves…and more in our God.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

Jeremiah says not to boast in wisdom, power, or riches, but to boast in knowing God. What are the things you're most tempted to find your identity or value in? Why do you think those things are so attractive?
Kori talked about the difference between understanding God mentally and knowing God intimately. Have there been moments in your life where something you knew about God became something you personally experienced? Share that story with the group.
This week, how can you intentionally "boast in the Lord"? What's one story of God's faithfulness, provision, healing, or love that you could share with someone this week instead of drawing attention to yourself?