The Potter and the Clay

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The Potter and the Clay

• Jeremiah 181-6

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God is the PotterJeremiah 186

1. He cares about us - Luke 126-7
2. He knows what is best for us - Deut.
   624
3. He has a plan for us - Ps. 13913-16

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Disciples are the Clay Romans 920-21

• To be clay, we must have
• Faith
• Humility
• Meekness
• Obedience

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings
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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 122

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 122

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 122

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 122

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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.

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 422-24

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We are Molded by the Lords
Teachings

• 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 422-24

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This Molding is a Process

• It takes time - Phil. 312-16
• This shows our need for God to mold us.
• Also shows Gods patience and individual care in
  taking the time to re-mold us when necessary.

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This Molding Has a Purpose
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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 220-21

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Lessons from the Potters 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