Jeremiah 18–25 | The Potter, the Prophet, and the Coming Judgment

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Jeremiah with chapters 18 through 25 from the King James Version.

Jeremiah is sent to the potter’s house, where he watches a vessel being shaped and reshaped in the craftsman’s hands. Through this simple image, the Lord reminds Judah that nations and people remain in His hands, and that repentance can still change the course of judgment.

But Jeremiah’s message brings increasing opposition. He is mocked, threatened, struck, and placed in the stocks, yet the word of God burns within him like a fire that cannot be contained. The prophet wrestles openly with the cost of his calling while continuing to proclaim the truth entrusted to him.

These chapters also look ahead to both judgment and hope. Jeremiah warns of Babylon’s coming domination, yet he also speaks of a righteous Branch from the house of David whose name will be called “THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Jeremiah chapters 18 to 25 lead us through the potter’s house, the prophet’s struggles, solemn warnings, and the enduring sovereignty and faithfulness of God.

Highlighted Verses

Jeremiah 18:6

“Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.”

Jeremiah 20:9

“Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones.”

Jeremiah 20:11

“But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one.”

Jeremiah 22:29

“O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD.”

Jeremiah 23:5

“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch.”

Jeremiah 23:6

“And this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

Jeremiah 23:23–24

“Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?

Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him?”

Jeremiah 23:29

“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”

Jeremiah 24:7

“And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD.”

Jeremiah 25:11

“And this whole land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.”