The Potter’s Hand Learning From The Potter • • • • • • God’s Work Has A Purpose Creation Is A Good Thing Gone Bad God Re-Creates The Vessel The New Creation Is God’s Idea God May Do As He Pleases The Vessel Has Responsibility The Unwilling Vessel • Hard Lessons For Hard Clay • Illogical Hopelessness – Vs. 12a • Stubborn & Evil Hearts – Vs. 12b • Foolishly Follow Their Own Plans – Vs. 13-15 • Rebellious Will Be Punished – Vs. 16-17 Responding To The Lord • How Do We View Ourselves? – Individually or Collectively? • How Willing Are We To Be Molded? – Unwilling (Isaiah 45:9) – Willing (Isaiah 64:8) • How Do We Handle Unpopular Criticism? • Do We Pray For The Potter’s Work? The Potter’s Hand