1 Samuel 1

 Scripture – 1 Samuel 1

Observation – 

• 1 Samuel 1:1-18 - Hannah's barrenness and vow
• 1 Samuel 1:1-2 - The family of Elkanah
• 1 Samuel 1:3-7 - Elkanah and his family journey to the tabernacle
• 1 Samuel 1:8-11 - Hannah's godly vow
• 1 Samuel 1:12-14 - Eli watches her pray and accuses her of drunkenness
• 1 Samuel 1:15-18 - Hannah responds to Eli's accusation; Eli blesses her.
• 1 Samuel 1:19-28 - The birth and dedication of Samuel
• 1 Samuel 1:19-20 - Samuel's conception and birth.
• 1 Samuel 1:21-23 - Hannah keeps the child until weaned
• 1 Samuel 1:24-28 - Hannah dedicates Samuel to God

Application – Divine power is possible only by submitting to Jesus. Pray when you want something.

Prayer – Dear God. You are an all-powerful God. Divine power comes only from you. Help me to be like Hannah who had faith in your power. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Have faith like Hannah

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God raises a prophet of Israel through a miracle.