What are God’s works of providence?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 11. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Psalm 145:17

   The Lord is just in all his actions and exhibits love in all he does. (NET)

2. Psalm 104:24

   How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made. (NET)

3. Isaiah 28:29

   This also comes from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom. (NET)

4. Hebrews 1:3

   The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. (NET)

5. Psalm 103:19

   The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything. (NET)

6. Matthew 10:29-31

   ²⁹Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. ³⁰Even all the hairs on your head are numbered. ³¹So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

Providence is God's work of preserving and governing all his creatures and all their actions. He keeps everything in existence, and he rules over everything that happens. The answer describes this work as most holy, wise and powerful. God's care reaches even small things, like sparrows and the hairs on our heads.

What can we ask our children?

1. What two things does God do for all his creatures?
2. Is anything too small for God to care about?
3. How should knowing about God's providence help us when we are afraid?