Women of the Bible: Hannah

Introduction:
The story of Hannah is told in 1 Sam. 1-3. She was the mother of Samuel—one of Israel’s greatest judges. She was fervent in her prayer & her prayer life. She was willing to follow though on a costly commitment. This is an intriguing story on how God hears & answers prayer. We also see God’s concern for those who are oppressed & afflicted.

I. 1:1-9—Hannah’s situation.
    A. Her name means “_______________.”
        1. Was the favorite wife of ______________. His other wife was ________________.
        2. 1:5—but...the Lord had _________ her __________.
    B. 1:6-7—Peninnah would _____________ Hannah because of this.
        1. Married woman who could not bear children was ___________ in Israeli culture.
        2. A childless woman was considered a _____________.
    C. In her emotional stress—she ___________ to God.
        1. IN times of sorrow/____________/persecution—we need to draw near to God!
        2. Js. 4:7-8; 1 Peter 5:7; Psa. 103:13-14

II. 1:10-18—She ___________________ the Lord.
    A. 1:10-11—makes a _______ that if God would give her a child…..
        1. She would dedicate him to the Lord.
        2. 1:10-11—was a intense prayer –so that Eli thought she was _________.
    B. 1:15—I have ________ ______ my soul before the Lord. See also Psa. 62:5-8
    C. This enabled her to go from a distressed spirit to one of a confident trust in God.
        1. 1:11—she _________ __________ to God.
        2. 1:17—she received __________________ from Eli.
        3. 1:18—she __________ to __________ the problem with God!
    D. There is power in prayer! Mt. 7:7-8; Phil. 4:6-7; Js. 5:16

III. 1:19-28—she ______________ her vow.
    A. She conceived & gave birth to ______________.
        1. “Samuel” means “__________ _____ _________.”
    B. 1:23-28—fulfills her vow. As long as he lives he is dedicated to the Lord.
        1. She had to give up what she _______ _______.
        2. She was ___________ him to God who had given him to her in first place.
    C. 2:1-10—Hannah ___________ _________ for His blessing on her.
    D. We need to be confident of God’s ultimate control over our lives!
        1. Are we as thankful as we need to be? Psa. 92:1; Rom. 6:17; Eph. 1:16

IV. We need more ____________ like Hannah.
    A. Hannah ____________ ___________.
        1. A quick look at Samuel’s life. Would lead his country back from path of sin/waywardness.
        2. 3:19-20—became known as a trustworthy _____________ of the Lord.
        3. 7:3-15—became ___________ over Israel. Mentioned also in Heb. 11:32-34
    B. Hannah played a role in the ______________ ____________ of Samuel
        1. Behind every great man is a wonderful woman. Prov. 18:22; 19:14; 2 Tim. 1:5
    C. There are moms here who are doing a great job! Keep it up!
    D. 1 Sam. 2:2—Hannah blessed with 5 other children. _____ sons & ______ daughters.

Conclusion:
    A. Do we turn to God in times of grief/despair & trust in Him to answer?
    B. Do we trust in Him to work out solutions in our lives?
    C. Do we express our thankfulness to God for the ways He has blessed us?
    D. Do you need to get your spiritual life in order?



Women of the Bible: Hannah Introduction: The story of Hannah is told in 1 Sam. 1-3. She was the mother of Samuel—one of Israel’s greatest judges. She was fervent in her prayer & her prayer life. She was willing to follow though on a costly commitment. This is an intriguing story on how God hears & answers prayer. We also see God’s concern for those who are oppressed & afflicted. I. 1:1-9—Hannah’s situation. A. Her name means “_______________.” 1. Was the favorite wife of ______________. His other wife was ________________. 2. 1:5—but...the Lord had _________ her __________. B. 1:6-7—Peninnah would _____________ Hannah because of this. 1. Married woman who could not bear children was ___________ in Israeli culture. 2. A childless woman was considered a _____________. C. In her emotional stress—she ___________ to God. 1. IN times of sorrow/____________/persecution—we need to draw near to God! 2. Js. 4:7-8; 1 Peter 5:7; Psa. 103:13-14 II. 1:10-18—She ___________________ the Lord. A. 1:10-11—makes a _______ that if God would give her a child….. 1. She would dedicate him to the Lord. 2. 1:10-11—was a intense prayer –so that Eli thought she was _________. B. 1:15—I have ________ ______ my soul before the Lord. See also Psa. 62:5-8 C. This enabled her to go from a distressed spirit to one of a confident trust in God. 1. 1:11—she _________ __________ to God. 2. 1:17—she received __________________ from Eli. 3. 1:18—she __________ to __________ the problem with God! D. There is power in prayer! Mt. 7:7-8; Phil. 4:6-7; Js. 5:16 III. 1:19-28—she ______________ her vow. A. She conceived & gave birth to ______________. 1. “Samuel” means “__________ _____ _________.” B. 1:23-28—fulfills her vow. As long as he lives he is dedicated to the Lord. 1. She had to give up what she _______ _______. 2. She was ___________ him to God who had given him to her in first place. C. 2:1-10—Hannah ___________ _________ for His blessing on her. D. We need to be confident of God’s ultimate control over our lives! 1. Are we as thankful as we need to be? Psa. 92:1; Rom. 6:17; Eph. 1:16 IV. We need more ____________ like Hannah. A. Hannah ____________ ___________. 1. A quick look at Samuel’s life. Would lead his country back from path of sin/waywardness. 2. 3:19-20—became known as a trustworthy _____________ of the Lord. 3. 7:3-15—became ___________ over Israel. Mentioned also in Heb. 11:32-34 B. Hannah played a role in the ______________ ____________ of Samuel 1. Behind every great man is a wonderful woman. Prov. 18:22; 19:14; 2 Tim. 1:5 C. There are moms here who are doing a great job! Keep it up! D. 1 Sam. 2:2—Hannah blessed with 5 other children. _____ sons & ______ daughters. Conclusion: A. Do we turn to God in times of grief/despair & trust in Him to answer? B. Do we trust in Him to work out solutions in our lives? C. Do we express our thankfulness to God for the ways He has blessed us? D. Do you need to get your spiritual life in order?