1. The potter's power (1-17)

The Lord sent Jeremiah to the potter's house to learn a lesson about God's sovereignty. The potter has absolute power over the clay. If the vessel he is molding is marred, he can reshape the clay into another pot. Israel is like clay in the Potter's hands. If Israel is ruined by her sins, the Lord can destroy her and mold another nation for his use. He can also decide not to destroy any nation.

2. The plot against Jeremiah (18-23)

When Jeremiah warned the people of God's judgment (13-17), the religious leaders did not like it. They did not want to repent of their idolatry and double lives. They insisted that their preaching and teaching would not be lost. So they decided not to listen to Jeremiah, and they attacked him with their tongues. Jeremiah did not back down; he prayed.

Application: Lord, help me to teach the Bible faithfully and not be swayed by praise or rejection or gossip.
One Word: God is sovereign