What Hannah & Samuel teach us
What Hannah & Samuel teach us (cont. )
Samuel’s diverse spiritual talents and responsibilities
Samuel: “Heard of God”
The common characteristics with Christ
Common characteristics with Christ (cont. )
Samson & Samuel
Samuel’s approximate age
The Period of the Judges
Spiritual chaos prevails in the days of Elkanah & Hannah
Hannah – a faithful woman and mother
Hannah’s influence in Samuel’s life
Peninnah the adversary
The contrast of Hannah & Peninnah
Hannah’s sufferings are real & deep
She fasts, prays, and makes her vow
A vow made in faith, not desperation
A vow made in faith, not desperation
Hannah’s faithful response to her trials becomes a model for all disciples
The lessons for parents from Hannah’s vow
Faithful Elkanah
Hannah’s Prayer – A confirmation of her spirituality
Hannah’s Prayer – A confirmation of her spirituality (cont. )
According to Hannah’s vow, who takes responsibility for the care and nurturing of Samuel? It’s not Hannah – she was to give him up It’s not Eli – he is condemned as an unfaithful father on 2 occasions It’s God! Samuel was to be His Son
The sins of the sons and of the father
Like father, like son
A man of God sent to Eli
Eli and his household condemned – 2: 31 -34
The ‘forevers’ in 1 Samuel 1 -3
A faithful woman in step with God’s Purpose
Ch 3 – Samuel’s Divine Credentials
The spectacular events of the night
The message of condemnation for Eli
A spectacular yet challenging assignment
The wonder and mercy of our God
Chapter 4 – One of Israel’s darkest days
1 Sam. 4 – one of Israel’s darkest days
Ps 78 – a recounting of 1 Sam. 4
Ch 4 reveals Israel’s religion in practical application of daily living
The Progression of Deterioration
1 Samuel 7 – Deliverance from the enemy
Israel finally seeks to be delivered
Samuel’s 5 -step blueprint for deliverance
The nation gathers at Mizpeh
Our part in our deliverance from the enemy
Ebenezer – The Triumph of God’s Truth
A jealous God
The little coat reveals Hannah’s insight
Reflecting on the ways of Providence