The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18 1

The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18: 1 -6

God is the Potter Jeremiah 18: 6 1. He cares about us - Luke 12: 6 -7 2. He knows what is best for us Deut. 6: 24 3. He has a plan for us - Ps. 139: 13 -16

Disciples are the Clay Romans 9: 20 -21 To be clay, we must have… • • Faith Humility Meekness Obedience

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ” Romans 12: 2

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ” Romans 12: 2

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ” Romans 12: 2

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ” Romans 12: 2

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the • This is not done instantly or miraculously! • Our mind is renewed as we study and learn the teachings of Christ. • Our life is transformed as we apply these teachings to ourselves.

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. ” Ephesians 4: 22 -24

We are Molded by Lord’s Teachings the “that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. ” Ephesians 4: 22 -24

This Molding is a Process • It takes time - Phil. 3: 12 -16 • This shows our need for God to mold us. • Also shows God’s patience and individual care in taking the time to “re-mold” us when necessary.

This Molding Has a Purpose

This Molding Has a Purpose “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. ” 2 Timothy 2: 20 -21

Lessons from the Potter’s House • God is the Potter • We are the Clay • We are Molded by the Teachings of Christ • This Molding is a Process • We Must Cooperate in This Molding Process • This Molding Has a Purpose