lessons from the potter’s house jeremiah 18. god is the potter what does this mean? i am the clay
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God often uses visual images & demonstrations to teach His truths
We Remember 10% of what we hear 50% of what we see
What does God Want You to Learn from the Potter?
2. I am Clay
We are not like clay but “we are the clay” (Isa. 64:8)
Gen. 2:7 God made man from the dust of the ground
Man has 99% same minerals and compounds of clay
2. I am Clay
Isaiah 64:8I am the work of
God’s handsI need to be
shapedI have purposeI am meant to be a
vessel of service
3. I am Marred
Isa. 52:14Jesus visage was marred
Jer. 13:7The marred garment was unprofitable
Rom. 3:23All are marred by sin
4. I can be remade!
“so He made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make”
God didn’t throw the clay out!
Mark 16:14“hardness of heart”Eph. 5:26“washing water by the word”Acts 22:16Baptism“wash away your sins”
“Do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial”
1. Dug Out2. Washed3. Wedged4. Rested5. Shaped
6. Low Fired 1800 degTested by fire 1 Pet. 1:6f
Fiery trial 1 Pet. 4:12f
7. Glaze Coat8. High Fired 2200 deg
““as it seemed good to the as it seemed good to the potter to make”potter to make” (Jer. 18:4)(Jer. 18:4)
“We are the work of your hand” (Isa. 64:8)
I will trust God’s purifying & strengthening process of fiery trial
“though…tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor & glory” (1Pt.1:7)