The Potter and the Clay

Norm discussed the metaphor of the potter and the clay, drawing parallels between God as the potter and humanity as the clay. He emphasized that God is intimately involved in the creation of each individual, much like a potter is involved in shaping a pot. Norm also highlighted the uniqueness of each person, likening it to the distinctiveness of a potter’s work. He further explored the idea that God is more concerned with the inner qualities of a person than their outward appearance. Norm concluded by stating that humans are made in the image of God, possessing attributes such as will, emotion, intellect, and reason. He also noted that humans were initially created to walk with God in the garden, implying moral perfection.