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Lessons from the Potter’s House Jeremiah 18
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God is the POTTER What does this mean? I am the CLAY
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“Arise and go down to the potter’s house and there I will cause you to hear my words”
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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
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1. God is the Potter Isa. 64:8 He Creates He Shapes He Molds He Fashions All for His Purpose
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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
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2. I am Clay Isaiah 64:8 I am the work of God’s hands I need to be shaped I have purpose I am meant to be a vessel of service
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3. I am Marred “The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter” (Jer. 18:4)
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3. I am Marred Isa. 52:14 Jesus visage was marred Jer. 13:7 The marred garment was unprofitable Rom. 3:23 All are marred by sin
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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!
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Preparation Process
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Eight Step Process 1. Dug Out Before I can be shaped and used in God’s service I must be prepared
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1. Dug Out 2. Washed Before I can be shaped and used in God’s service I must be washed
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Mark 16:14 “hardness of heart” Eph. 5:26 “washing water by the word” Acts 22:16 Baptism “wash away your sins”
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I Will Be Patient & Trust God’s Process 1. Dug Out 2. Washed 3. Wedged 4. Rested 5. Shaped
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“Do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial” 1. Dug Out 2. Washed 3. Wedged 4. Rested 5. Shaped 6. Low Fired 1800 deg Tested by fire 1 Pet. 1:6f Fiery trial 1 Pet. 4:12f 7. Glaze Coat 8. High Fired 2200 deg
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“as it seemed good to the potter to make” (Jer. 18:4) “We are the work of your hand” (Isa. 64:8)
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A vessel is not made to serve itself but its maker I am made to honor and serve God (Rev. 4:11)
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I will trust God’s purifying & strengthening process of fiery trial
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I am thankful for God’s supportive and shaping hand
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I am disformed w/o Christ Has Christ been formed in you? “until Christ is formed in you” (Gal. 4:19)
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