1 Samuel 2:1-10
In Hannah’s prayer, we’re reminded that God is glorious, holy and sovereign.
Discussion Starters:
- Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 together.
- In verse 1, what does it mean to “exult in the LORD?” (Your translation may say “rejoice.”)
- How often / recently has exultation in the Lord been part of your experience as a Christian? Share examples together.
- Compare Peninnah’s provocation in 1 Samuel 1:6-7 with Hannah’s derision in 2:1. How are the women similar in how they use their words? How are they different? How does 2:3 factor in?
- Why does Hannah pray about God’s holiness in verse 2? What does this have to do with her experience in chapter one?
- Read verses 4 through 10 again. Do these verses comfort you or disturb you? Explain.
- Verse 9 says, “Not by might shall a man prevail.” What does this mean?
- If you had to choose one take-away from this passage, what would it be, and what difference might it make in your life?
- Take some time to pray together.
