Psalm 40
Theme
God is My Help and My Deliverer
Outline
1-5, The Benefit of Confidence in God. 6-10, Obedience is the Best Sacrifice. 11-17, The Sense of David's Evils Inflames His Prayer.
Key Verse
(40:1) I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.
Notes
Christ’s obedience and incarnation (Hebrews 10:5–10). Psalm 40 marks a pivotal moment in David's life, indicating his deliverance from Saul's persecution and the onset of his reign over Israel. David expresses his trust in Yahweh, recounting his waiting and subsequent blessings. He reflects on God's wonders and alludes to the promises of a future king. The psalm emphasizes David's desire to please God and his proclamation of divine righteousness and salvation. It concludes with a prayer for praise and a confident assertion of God's help. The psalm follows a chiastic structure, highlighting themes of deliverance and honor.