Main Idea: God works through earthly discipline to accomplish spiritual growth. God’s saving work produces a praising people (v. 1-5). God’s discipline work provokes a humble servant (v. 6-10). God’s transforming work creates an eternal worshipper (v. 11-12).
Main Idea: There is only one God and He is worthy of your trust and praise. The worthiness of God (v. 1-3) The worthlessness of idols (v.4-8) The Privilege of Trust (v. 9-15) The Proclamation of Praise (v. 16-18)