Psalm 138

Introduction:

Gratitude for godly chastisement

I. Thanksgiving of the king of the covenant people (vv. 1,2)

A. Hearty thanks

B. Reasonable thanks

II. Prayer and answers (vv. 3-8)

A. Personal edification

B. Public effects

C. Preservation in trials 

III. Summary and application

Our God, who has begun a good work in us, will bring it to completion (Phil. 1:6)