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Trust in God

Character Goal: Trust in God – Seeking to grow in our trust of God by gaining knowledge of Him and sharing our experiences of His faithfulness.

Biblical Character: Hannah

Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Discussion Questions:

• What creates conflict between Hannah and Peninnah?
• Things like athletic talent, work ethic, popularity, relationships, etc. can be points of strife and division on teams. As a team, how can you work through these issues to be a team that Glorifies God?
• Who is responsible for Hannah’s barrenness?
• How does Hannah’s barrenness affect her emotionally physically, socially, and spiritually?
• How does your previous athletic performance affect you emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually?
• What does Elkanah do for Hannah? Does this change her demeanor? Why?
• What does Hannah decide to do about her barrenness and about being provoked by her rival?
• Who does she turn to? What else could she have done?
• Have you had an athletic setback, such as injury, illness, or stressful family situation? What does Hannah’s response teach us about how we can respond in difficult circumstances?
• Describe Hannah’s prayer.
• What is her view of God?
• What does Hannah learn about herself, others, and God as a result of her barrenness?
• What does Hannah do after she prays and receives encouragement from the priest?
• What does this tell you about prayer and community? Read Luke 22:39-43.
• What does God eventually do for Hannah?
• What do you think the phrase “the Lord remembered her” means?
• What does she name her son? Why?
• What does this story tell you about God and His relationship with man?
• What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?

Core Truths:

• God uses trials in our life to draw us closer to Him and reveal more of Himself to His people.
• Prayer is a powerful tool that can change us and our situations
• Nothing is impossible with God. We can trust Him to handle any situation that affects us.

Memory Verse:

Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”