Providence
(100-600 Levels)
“The heavens are the Lord’s heavens,
but the earth he has given to the children of man”
(Psalm 115:16)
On the 100 Level, providence involves-
1.   Definition
2.   Usage (Acts 24:2, from pronoias)
On the 200 Level, providence involves-
1.       A reference to God in the world (Eccl. 3:1-11)
a.  Hebrew world view believes in purpose on earth (3:1)
b.  And, transcendent purpose in heaven (3:11; Isa. 55:8-9)
2.       Christian world view unites God’s purpose in Christ (Eph. 1:10)
On the 300 Level, providence involves-
1.        A long and loud praise of God’s universal providence (Ps. 104)
2.        Psalm 104 begins and ends with a summons for the individual to participate in this providence (104:1,35).
On the 400 Level, providence involves-
1.        The comprehensive terminology of heaven (shamayim; ouranos)
2.        Our deepest reality is that we were meant for heaven-made for earth (2 Cor. 5:1-8)
On the 500 Level, providence involves-
1.        Kingdom of God in personal dailiness (Matt. 5:45; 6:25-34; 10:29-31)
2.        Kingdom of God in personal discernment of kingdom reality (Matt. 13)
On the 600 Level, providence involves-
1.        Living 100-600 level revitalization (Finding your place in His plan)
2.        Revelation 11:15!
-Robert M. Housby