Psalm 40:1-17: From the Pit to the Praise

When have you felt stuck?



I) Remember What God Has Done
A) David describes being in a __________. A place of despair, helplessness, and no escape

B) David _________________ patiently and cried out to God. Faith means trusting even when answers are delayed.
Am I waiting on God patiently, or trying to force my own solutions?



C) God _____________ David out and set him on solid ground. God gives stability where there was chaos.

D) When we feel stuck, it is wise to remember past deliverance—it fuels present faith.


II) Respond with Worship and Obedience
A) Trust _______, not in yourself or others.

B) _________________ and rehearse God’s faithfulness. Gratitude strengthens trust.

C) Offer your ____________, not empty rituals. God desires surrender and obedience over mere religious activity.

D) ____________ God’s goodness to others. Testimony inspires faith in those around us.

III) Cry Out Again in Times of Trouble
A) New _______ come—even after past deliverance. Life is a cycle of challenges and dependence on God.
B) David acknowledges his _____ and weakness. Humility opens the door to mercy.

C) David pleads for God’s _______.

1) He asks for God to show him mercy.

2) He asks God to rescue from his _____________ crisis.

D) David urges believers to ___________ and declare God’s goodness. Worship is possible even in waiting.

E) David admits his _______________ and looks to God alone

1) He admits his own _______________.

2) He asks God to __________ of him.


IV) Christ Is the Ultimate Answer to Psalm 40
A) David’s hope points forward to Jesus—the One who perfectly _______________ God’s will.

B) Christ lifts us from the pit of ______ and sets us on the rock of salvation.

C) In Him, we find ___________, deliverance, and a new song that never fades