1. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
The Providence Of God
Providence of God

2. Ps. 37:25
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
God provided generously for his people

3. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
Introduction
In the Sermon On The Mount Jesus talked of God’s care for the bird’s and the lilies of the field
Jesus also spoke of God’s care for those who seek first the kingdom of God
Jesus was talking about the providential care of God
Providence of God

4. I. The Definition Of Providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
I. The Definition Of Providence
It is God’s provision for what he has made
“God’s providence, hardly understood by the wisest man, is able to accomplish things which are beyond human comprehension and power.” Bob Winton
“---The preservation, care & government which God exercises over all that he has created, in order that they may accomplish the ends for which they are created.”
Providence of God

5. I. The Definition Of Providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
I. The Definition Of Providence
How could Joseph go from prison to second in command in Egypt?
How could Esther become queen of Persia?
What about the life of Paul?
Providence of God

6. I. The Definition Of Providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
I. The Definition Of Providence
“It is sufficient for us to believe in his providence; it is not essential that we be able to comprehend its operation.” Bob Winton
“God’s providence never wars against the free moral agency of man.” Robert R. Taylor, Jr.
Providence of God

7. I. The Definition Of Providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
I. The Definition Of Providence
God’s providence today does not require the miraculous or the supernatural.
Providence of God

8. II. General providence 1. Laws of sowing & reaping Gen. 8:22
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
II. General providence
1. Laws of sowing & reaping
Gen. 8:22
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
Providence of God

9. II. General providence 2. Sunshine and rain
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
II. General providence
2. Sunshine and rain
Our world abounds with food, water, air etc.
Food, water, air, which are given to both the righteous and the unrighteous
Providence of God

10. Mt. 5:45
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

11. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
II. General providence
3. God has provided marriage and the home & the wicked enjoy this blessing as well as the righteous
Gen. 2:18
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Providence of God

12. II. General providence 4. Civil government is provided by God
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
II. General providence
4. Civil government is provided by God
Providence of God

13. Rom. 13:1-2
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

14. II. General providence 5. God enables man to make money
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
II. General providence
5. God enables man to make money
Ecclesiastes 9:11 “but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
General providence is a blessing for all of mankind
Providence of God

15. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
God’s love, care and concern for those who seek to do his will
This is the concern God has for his children
We see God’s providence throughout the O.T.
Providence of God

16. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
The promise to Abraham --- which culminated in Christ, the cross and His church was God’s special providence at work.
Providence of God

17. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
The Book of Acts shows how event were worked out by God for the conversion and masses of men and women
Romans through Jude reveal God’s working on behalf of the saved
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18. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
We see God’s special providence in the revelation and preservation of His Word
Providence of God

19. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
The main purpose for special providence is for man’s spiritual well being
God may allow financial hardship, illness, and other physical trials that are for our spiritual benefit
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20. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
Man’s cooperation is required!
The promise of God’s care does not mean that we do nothing
We must both pray and work for our food
Providence of God

21. Mt. 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

22. 2 Th. 3:10
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

23. III. Special providence
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
III. Special providence
We must work out our salvation while God helps us
Providence of God

24. Phil. 2:12-13
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

25. 1 Pet. 3:10-12
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

26. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD
Conclusion:
1. The providence of God is one of the most precious teachings in all the Bible
Providence of God

27. Reference: 1- In God’s Providence We Trust by Robert R
Reference: 1- In God’s Providence We Trust by Robert R. Taylor 2-The Providence of God from Executable Outlines (executableoutlines.com) 3-Written comments by Bob Winton