Hillside Missionary Church
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1 Samuel 1:1-28 ESV
Throughout this sermon series we will look at 4 examples of parenting in God’s Word. In this passage of God’s Word, we see one of the rare good examples of parenting. By taking a look at Hannah’s story in this passage of Scripture, we can realize 3 essential truths of parenting:
1. You don’t own your kids, God does
1 Sam. 1:17-28, Ez. 18:4, Ps. 24:1, Deut. 10:4, Ex. 19:5
2. Parenting well, means letting go well
1 Sam. 1:22-23, Gen. 2:24, Prov. 22:6, 29:15, Ecc. 3:4
3. Parenting is deeply emotional, and that’s ok
1 Sam. 1:7-16, Prov. 10:1, Eph. 4:26-27, John 11:35
Reflection Questions
1. If you’ve been following along since week 1, write down those names of kids in your life. If you haven’t followed along, where are you in the scope of parenting? Are you a parent? Grandparent? Future parent? Are you a support of other parents by being an uncle, aunt, a cousin, friend, teacher, mentor, ect.? Take some time to jot down those specific names down.
2. In this story, Hannah is exceptional at realizing that her child is not her own… he is the Lord’s. She realizes that God has a plan for her child. How well do you recognize that your children are not your own, but God’s?
3. Read Ezekiel 18:4 and Ephesians 2:10. How are you preparing your children for what God has prepared for them? How can you do that better?
4. What is your biggest take away from this passage of God’s Word? What did God teach you? Do you feel led to put anything into action? If so, what, and what practical step(s) do you need to take to be obedient to what God has led you to do? Who can keep you accountable to accomplishing this?