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Like Clay in His Hand

Pottery making was a familiar sight throughout the ancient Holy Land. Therefore, it was quite natural for Jeremiah to use this symbol to gain a hearing for his preaching and to reinforce his message. The parable of the marred vessel (chapter 18) demonstrates God’s sovereign …

IllustrationShips Collide Because of Stubornness

In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a te …