The Last Word (Jeremiah 18:1-23)

The Last Word Jeremiah 18:1-23 Acts 7:51-60 Because God is a merciful and compassionate God, his first word need not be his last word. I. The Unexpected Future of Clay (vv. 1-11) A. Go to the Potter’s House (vv. 1-4) B. The Message for Israel (vv. 5-11) II. The Unexpected Character of Sin (vv. 12-17) A. Sin is Unnatural (and Universal) (vv. 12-16) B. Sin Always Leads to Death and Judgment (v. 17) III. Expecting the Unexpected (vv. 18-23) A. Kill the Messenger (vv. 18-23) B. If God’s First Word was His Only Word (Genesis 2:16-17; 3:15; Luke 23:34) C. Learning to Long for Change (Acts 7:51-60) D. Learning to See Beauty in a Cup Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Do you like it when plans change? Why or why not? Is it always a bad thing? 2. Tuesday—What happened at the potter’s house? Why did God want Jeremiah to see it? 3. Wednesday—What is the point of the snowy mountains and streams in Jeremiah 18:12-16? What is God telling us about sin? 4. Thursday—How did the Israelites try to deal with Jeremiah’s warnings? What are ways you try to avoid the truth? 5. Friday—Is it easy to pray for grace for those who mistreat you? What are some ways you can grow in your desire for them to find mercy?