What Is Providence? – God’s work among men through natural means. Different than miracles – supernatural.
Examples of God’s Providence
- Joseph in Egypt – Genesis 45:1-8
- Good and bad times in Israel – Deuteronomy 28
- Kingdoms of men – Daniel 2:31-45
- Crucifixion – Acts 2:23
- Church – Ephesians 3:10-11
- Preservation of the Bible, the seed of the church – Luke 8:11
Providence in Our Lives – Matthew 6:25-33; James 1:17
How Should This Affect Us? – Esther 4:14
- We may not be certain what is providence and what is chance – “who knows”
- We should use every opportunity to serve God
- God’s plans will not be thwarted by the actions/inactions of men
- We will be judged according to our ability/opportunity
