2023-01-15 Wait Training

Psalm 40 verses 1-11 - Dr. Gerry Breshears Let's check verses 12-13 first. Note, the author is still in the "pit"! He has been throughout this psalm and we should read it with that in mind. vv 1-3 - At the beginning, the author is in a bad situation, but patiently waiting for God - with hope, even as it takes time. Author declares the truth about God even as he may not feel it vv 4-5 - Author is reminding self o fthe good things God has done, looking around at the beauty of all the things God has made. Actively seeing. vv 6-8 Verse 6: "but my ears you have opened" - this phrase breaks the poetic parallel structure. Draws our attention. This is quoted in Hebrews 10 vv 5-6, and is applied to Jesus there. "A body you prepared for me" is the Septuagint translation. "Sacrifice not required" - meaning author is not going to try to bribe God - instead he will continue waiting for God patiently. vv 9-10 - I proclaim God's goodness even in the circumstances verse 11 - again asking God to deliver, while all this is still happening. Frames of reference - three different views of evil: God ordains evil for his greater glory and our ultimate good (Calvinist) God allows us to choose evil for the sake of true loving relationship (Arminian) God is at war with evil, using Good as His primary weapon (mix)