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Jeremiah 18

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Easy Bible・Jeremiah 18

The Potter and the Clay

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Jeremiah 18:1
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:

About this Chapter

In this chapter, God instructs Jeremiah to go to the potter's house and observe the potter working with clay. As Jeremiah watches, the potter molds and shapes the clay according to his will. However, if the clay becomes marred or flawed, the potter has the power to reshape it into another vessel. Through this visual demonstration, God reveals His sovereignty over His people, comparing Himself to the potter and the people to the clay. God uses this analogy to convey a message to Jeremiah and the people of Israel. Just as the potter has complete control over the clay, God has the authority to shape and mold His people according to His divine plan. However, if the people turn away from Him and become marred by sin, He will not hesitate to reshape them or even bring judgment upon them. This serves as a warning and a call to repentance for the people of Israel. Furthermore, this chapter also highlights the importance of obedience and surrender to God's will. Just as the clay must submit to the potter's hands, the people of Israel are called to submit to God's authority and guidance. By doing so, they will experience His loving and purposeful work in their lives, being transformed into vessels of honor and usefulness.

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