1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 | Bible Study Questions

How would you describe Elkanah? Was he a Godly man?
1. How does the list of his ancestry underscore Hannah's childlessness?
2. Why do you think having a child is so dear to Hannah?
Why is it significant that Hannah surrenders her child to the Lord and to His service?
1. What sacrifices would this require of her as a parent?
Hannah looks to God in her sorrow. Where do we tend to look in our desperation?
1. 1. Why should we turn to God first?
  2. Read Matthew 7:7-11. Why should we ask God for things in prayer?
  3. If God is our loving Father, how does that help us to understand when we don't receive the things we ask for?

Bible stories like these should encourage us in our "impossible" situations.
1. How is this relevant to you at this stage in your life with God?
2. What is something in your life that you'd love to see change, but you feel it's impossible?
3. What does it mean to you that the God of the universe cares about you enough to listen to and answer your prayers?
4. What would it look like to seek the Lord in prayer for that thing?
What would you say is your greatest concern for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews?
1. How does Hannah's priorities and desire to give her son "to the Lord all the days of his life" inspire us for what we hope for the kids in our life?
Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
Sing Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul to God and to one another.

How would you describe Elkanah? Was he a Godly man?
1. How does the list of his ancestry underscore Hannah's childlessness?
2. Why do you think having a child is so dear to Hannah?
Why is it significant that Hannah surrenders her child to the Lord and to His service?
1. What sacrifices would this require of her as a parent?
Hannah looks to God in her sorrow. Where do we tend to look in our desperation?
1. 1. Why should we turn to God first?
  2. Read Matthew 7:7-11. Why should we ask God for things in prayer?
  3. If God is our loving Father, how does that help us to understand when we don't receive the things we ask for?

Bible stories like these should encourage us in our "impossible" situations.
1. How is this relevant to you at this stage in your life with God?
2. What is something in your life that you'd love to see change, but you feel it's impossible?
3. What does it mean to you that the God of the universe cares about you enough to listen to and answer your prayers?
4. What would it look like to seek the Lord in prayer for that thing?
What would you say is your greatest concern for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews?
1. How does Hannah's priorities and desire to give her son "to the Lord all the days of his life" inspire us for what we hope for the kids in our life?
Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
Sing Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul to God and to one another.