What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 88. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Matthew 28:19-20

   ¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, ²⁰teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (NET)

2. Acts 2:42, 46-47

   ⁴²They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. ⁴⁶Every day they continued to gather together by common consent in the temple courts, breaking bread from house to house, sharing their food with glad and humble hearts, ⁴⁷praising God and having the good will of all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

Christ uses outward and ordinary means to give his people the benefits of redemption. The answer names them as his ordinances, especially the word, the sacraments and prayer. These are made effectual for salvation to God's elect. They are the regular ways Christ feeds his people.

What can we ask our children?

1. What three means of grace does the answer name?
2. Where do we usually meet these means?
3. How can we use them at home?