1. Clay in the hands of the Potter

A. Clay by itself is worthless and useless

B. Clay shaped by the Potter is beautiful and useful

C. The Potter gives purpose and meaning

2. Potter and the Christian

A. The Holy Spirit that indwells you and shapes you

B. The Holy Spirit provides you with gifts for use

C. The Holy Spirit allows you to benefit others (the Church)

D. The Holy Spirit is shaping you and the church

3. The clay resists the Potter

A. Hidden sin

B. Stubborn pride

C. Rebellious spirit

4. The Potter gives a second chance

A. Repent of sin

B. Yield to the Potter

1. Lies about God having to bless you.

A. Because I attend church

B. Because of my heritage

C. Because I am religious

D. Because my good outweighs my bad

2. Reasons for not praying for God’s blessings on others

A. God does not bless sin

B. When you ignore the Word of God

C. There are consequences to sin

D. God disciplines His children

3. Call to me, and I will answer you

A. To find forgiveness

B. To find help

C. To find wisdom

D. To find grace

E. To find a second chance

1. People committed two evils

A. Forsaken God - The fountain of living waters

B. Replaced God - Broken cisterns

2. Generation that doesn’t know God

A. A foolish people

B. A silly people

C. An evil people

3. The unthinkable scene

A. Child sacrifice and devalue life

B. Valley of slaughter

C. Picture of Hell

4. The wake up call

A. A statement of reality

B. The question of remedy

1. A heart awaken

A. Burden for people

B. Tears and a broken heart

C. Prayers with love and concern

2. A personal call

A. Created in the image of God

B. Completely known by God

C. Called to be on mission for God

3. Making excuses

A. I can’t talk

B. I am only a youth

C. Who will listen

4. The Lord’s promise: “I will be with you”

A. Don’t be negative

B. Go where I send you

C. Speak what I command you

D. Don’t be afraid

1. Exam #1 - Are you a Christian?

A. Have you been born of the Spirit

B. Do you look like Jesus?

C. Do you talk about Jesus?

D. Are you convicted of sin?

2. Exam #2 - Is there any hindrances to Christ in your life?

A. Any unconfessed sin?

B. Any grudges or hard feelings toward others?

C. Any idols that have made Jesus second in your life?

3. Exam #3 - Remembrance questions

A. Am I really thankful for all Jesus has done?

B. Am I in good fellowship and unity with Christians?

C. Am I really concerned about the lost?

A study of Jesus as our Chief Shepherd as found in Psalm 24.

1. Surely means to listen up:

A. A truth you don’t want to miss

B. A truth that summarizes the passage

C. A truth that is life changing

2. Goodness and Mercy are chasing me

A. Not to harm but to help

B. To give blessings I don’t deserve

C. To withhold judgements I do deserve

D. To care for my steps and my stumbles

E. Everyday of my life

3. The greatest blessing to come

A. To dwell in the Lord’s house

B. A dwelling place prepared for me

C. A dwelling place in the Lord’s presence

D. A dwelling place with the Lord forever

1. The Shepherd’s work to prepare

A. Cleared rock and trees

B. Uprooted weeds and poisonous plants

C. Remove allergy threats

2. The presence of enemies

A. Enemies that say you are unworthy to be in family

B. Your enemies can become family

C. Doing my part to have peace with others

3. Anoints my head with oil

A. The Holy Spirit - my Helper and Comforter

B. The Holy Spirit - the key to honoring Jesus

C. The Holy Spirit - the giver of gifts to minister

D. The Holy Spirit - the provider of the character of Jesus

4. The overflowing cup

A. Better than I deserve

B. Unlimited spiritual supply

C. An abundant life

D. The ministry of the overflow