Jeremiah 18:1—12 (re)shaping the future

1. Jeremiah 18:1—12 (re)shaping the future

2. 18:1 The Lord gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, 2 “Go down to the potter’s shop, and I will speak to you there.” 3 So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. 4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make.

3. 18:5 Then the Lord gave me this message: 6 O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.

4. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8 but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.

5. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8 but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. the historical reality

6. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8 but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • Israel’s failure & consequences

7. 18:7If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8 but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • Israel’s failure & consequences • God will enforce Covenant

8. 18:7If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8 but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • Israel’s failure & consequences • God will enforce Covenant • God will judge the nations

9. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.

10. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. the historical reality the all important “but” clause

11. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to?

12. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • fickle & capricious

13. “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love and kindness and truth; who keeps love and kindness for thousands, who forgives sin; yet he will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” Ex. 34:6,7 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus!

14. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent

15. “Do you think that I like to see wicked people die?” says the Sovereign Lord. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. Ezekiel 18:23 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent

16. I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them… This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. I Timothy 2:1,3 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent

17. 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent • God pursues

18. reassessing the Bible 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent • God pursues

19. reassessing the Bible 400 years for the Canaanites 12 plagues for the Egyptians Jonah’s mission to Nineveh prophets to Babylon & Persia 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent • God pursues

20. reassessing the Bible 400 years for the Canaanites 12 plagues for the Egyptians Jonah’s mission to Nineveh prophets to Babylon & Persia God pursues you too! 18:7 If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9 And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10 but then it turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would. • the historical reality • the all important “but” clause • what’s God up to? • God is not Zeus! • God’s intent • God pursues

21. 18:11 Therefore, Jeremiah, go and warn all Judah and Jerusalem. Say to them, “This is what the Lord says: I am planning disaster for you instead of good. So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.” 12 But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires.

22. 18:11So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.” 12 But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires. • the historical reality • “turn back”

23. 18:11So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.” 12 But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires. • the historical reality • “turn back” • agree with God

24. 18:11So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.” 12 But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires. • the historical reality • “turn back” • agree with God • trust in God’s mercy

25. 18:11 So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.” 12But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires. the historical reality don’t live in your pride!

26. 18:1 The Lord gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, 2 “Go down to the potter’s shop, and I will speak to you there.” 3 So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. 4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make.

27. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. the personal reality

28. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • Israel mirrors individual lives

29. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • Israel mirrors individual lives • are you a broken vessel?

30. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • Israel mirrors individual lives • are you a broken vessel? • shattered vision • cracked up relationships • empty as a broken clay pot • fragile & afraid of exposure

31. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to?

32. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God is not glue to fill cracks

33. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God is not glue to fill cracks • God is offering metamorphosis

34. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God is not glue to fill cracks • God is offering metamorphosis • inner revolution of the Spirit

35. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God is not glue to fill cracks • God is offering metamorphosis • inner revolution of the Spirit • not better, but new

36. please welcome Kelly Kline 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God is not glue to fill cracks • God is offering metamorphosis • inner revolution of the Spirit • not better, but new

37. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God has no “second best”

38. “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God has no “second best”

39. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God has no “second best” • don’t live in the what might have been, live in the now

40. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God has no “second best” • don’t live in the what might have been, live in the now • your life can glorify God

41. 18:4 But the vessel of clay he was making was spoiled in his hand; so he remade it into another vessel, as it pleased the potter to make. • the personal reality • what is the Potter up to? • God has no “second best” • don’t live in the what might have been, live in the now • your life can glorify God • he has a pleasing use for you where you are