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The second reading provides a great image of what God hopes will happen through this catastrophic punishment of the chosen people. God directs Jeremiah to a potter's house and has him watch the potter shaping clay. During this, the potter makes a mistake, but he simply reshapes the clay into a usable pot. Just like this, God tells Jeremiah, I am reshaping Israel into a people that is useful to me. Only in this way can their evil ways be completely changed into a good and faithful way of life.
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Reading the Bible in Its Entirety
If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read Jeremiah 13-24 today.
If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read Jeremiah 13-24 today.