Focal Passage: Jeremiah 18:1-12
Introduction: In today’s Sunday School lesson, we will explore Jeremiah 18:1-12, a passage that calls us to repentance, faithfulness, and obedience to God’s tasks. It is essential for us, Christ’s followers, to address the pressing issue of declining churches in the United States.
We must understand the urgency of repentance and revival before it is too late. As Ed Stetzer writes in his book Comeback Churches, ‘Revival is not just for churches; it’s for church members.”
What does the text say? Jeremiah receives a message from the Lord while observing a potter at work. The potter shapes the clay as he desires, but if the vessel is marred, he reshapes it into a new form. Through this illustration, God emphasizes His sovereignty over nations and individuals. He warns of judgment upon an unrepentant nation but also offers the hope of restoration if they turn back to Him. [Read more…]