“Pottery, Potential, and Peril”
Nov.7, 2010 Jer.18:1-11 Play
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BEST OF PLANS GONE AWRY: THE FAULTY FILTER
• unaddressed mower maintenance throws wrench in plans
• disaster threatens God’s covenant plans for Israel
THE POTTER’S POWER AND PRIVILEGE
• God forms our hearts, shapes clay as seems best
• divine attributes: sovereign, omnipotent, unchanging
HOPELESSLY CORRUPT HEART - YET OPTIONS AVAILABLE
• stubborn marring of clay seen in sinfulness of
human heart
• God’s ultimate action based on conditions of human
response to warning
MARVELOUS MERCY: PROPHECY AND PROCLAMATION
• communication of announcement shows we’re more than
predetermined puppets
• God invites sinners to change their ways: is
pleased when we repent
• recognize any resentment toward God’s sovereignty;
believe His possibilities for responsive imperfect clay