The Faithfulness of God Unseen

I.              THE PSALMIST’S ANGUISH (Vv. 38-45)

The Psalmist is in anguish because:

(a.)       The covenant head rejected. (V. 38)

(1.)       His crown profaned. (V. 39)

(2.)       His protection withdrawn. (V. 40)

(3.)       His honor revoked. (V. 41)

(4.)       His enemies exalted. (V. 42)

(5.)       His mission thwarted. (V. 43)

(6.)       His preeminence cancelled. (V. 44)

(7.)       His shame wrapped up. (V. 45)

II.            THE PSALMIST’S ANTICIPATION (Vv. 46-52)

(a.)       His hopeful prayer. (Vv. 46-48)

(b.)       His helpful question. (Vv. 49-52)