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Jeremiah 18:4 Β· KJV

"And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 18:4 mean? β†’

Passage Context

2Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.
3Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.
4And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.
5Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
6O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to be remade by God?

2

How have you experienced restoration in your life?

3

When have you felt marred or broken?

Life Application

faith

Embrace the idea that God can restore your life, no matter how broken it feels.

relationships

Consider how you can help others find restoration in their lives.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The potter reshaping the marred vessel symbolizes God's grace in restoring lives, a theme fulfilled in Jesus' redemptive work.

See also: 2 Corinthians 5:17

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