Outline

A. Prelude, 1-3

1. The Writer, 1

2. The Recipients, 1-2

3. The Greetings, 3

B. Prayer, 4-7

1. The Prompting of the Prayer, 4-5

2. The Purpose of the Prayer, 6-7

C. Problem, 8-14

1. The Appeal Made, 8-12

2. The Answer Expected, 13-14

D. Proposals, 15-22

1. Restoration, 15

2. Elevation, 16-17

3. Substitution, 18-19

4. Trust, 20-22

E. Postlude, 23-25