Day 40

PSALM 40: One who desires to do God’s will

Waiting for the LORD is a theme in book 1 of psalms ( see, for example, 27:14, 33:20, 37:7, 38:15). What has been the outcome of waiting for the psalmist here?

There seems to be a mixture of thanksgiving, instruction and petition in the psalm. How do verses 6-11 fit?

Read Hebrews 10:1-10. How does the author of Hebrews use Psalm 40 to help us understand Jesus Christ (the Messiah) better? Note: the author seems to use the Septuagint which is the Greek translation of the OT for his quotation.

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Thank God for His deliverance and ask for a heart that delights in doing His will.

2. Pray for wisdom for those coordinating various ministry teams.

3. Rev. Thang Bwee: Pray for safety and protection for Reformed Bible Institute students and staff in Myanmar.