Text: Psalm 40:1-17

1. The Initial Prayer showing David’s hindsight, present response and response expected by God
   1. Verses 1-3 – The problem in the past
   2. Verses 4-5 – David’s response in present
   3. Verses 6-8 – The response expected by God

2. The emotional depths as seen in the assembly, in himself, his enemies leading to a response to God
   1. Verses 9-10 – The response proclaimed in the Assembly
   2. Verses 11-13 – The problem in ourselves
   3. Verses 14-15 – The problems around us needing God’s protection
   4. Verse 16 – Our response

3. The Final Realisation and request of God
   1. Verse 17 – The truth revealed.