Judgment is one of the least popular themes in the bible, but it comes up a lot. How do we respond to passages about judgment and why is it important to listen to them? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen looks at an important passage from Jeremiah which helps us understand the purposes of God's judgment on Israel, the church and us.

Scripture passage: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Preached on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, September 8, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights* Background on Jeremiah * Potter imagery shows Israel not fit for its purpose * God reshapes Israel because He wants it to fulfill its purpose * Jeremiah challenges us to accept God has authority to shape our lives * Jeremiah challenges us to accept God changes are good for us * Jeremiah challenges us to soften our hearts to be more flexible to God's shaping