Lessons from the Potter’s HouseJeremiah 18

God is thePOTTER

What does this mean?

I am the

CLAY

“Arise and go down to the potter’s house and there I will cause you to hear my words”

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?

1. God is the Potter

Isa. 64:8He CreatesHe ShapesHe MoldsHe FashionsAll for His

Purpose

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

“The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter” (Jer. 18:4)

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!

Preparation Process

Eight Step Process

1. Dug OutBefore I can be shaped and used in God’s service I must be prepared

1. Dug Out2. Washed

Before I can be shaped and used in God’s service I must be washed

Mark 16:14“hardness of heart”Eph. 5:26“washing water by the word”Acts 22:16Baptism“wash away your sins”

I Will Be Patient& Trust God’s Process

1. Dug Out2. Washed3. Wedged4. Rested5. Shaped

“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)

A vessel is not made to serve itself but its maker

I am made to honor and serve God (Rev. 4:11)

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)

I am thankful for God’s supportive and shaping hand

“Your right hand upholds me” (Psa. 68:3)

I am disformed w/o ChristHas Christ been formed in you?

““until Christ is formed until Christ is formed in you”in you” (Gal. 4:19)(Gal. 4:19)