Hannah
1. Read 1 Samuel 1:1-18. Describe Hannah and her reasons for having great sorrow.
2. What did Hannah do about her sadness? (vv.10-11)
3. Where was she praying, and who was watching?
4. What was Eli's first impression of Hannah?
5. How did Hannah reply, and what were her inner thoughts? (vv.15-16)
6. Can you relate to Hannah in her extreme grief?
7. What did Eli say in verse 17?
LESSONS AND APPLICATIONS
1. Earnest prayer brings us to a point of total honesty with God. What are you praying about because your spirit has been oppressed and you have great concern?
2. God sees the heart of the prayer request. When have you been misunderstood in prayer by someone else?
