The Vineyard- May 13, 2012

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

I Samuel 1:1-28:

- Have you ever wanted something really bad, but not received it?  Did you ever become jealous of others?  How did you did with your jealously and disappointment?

- Hannah channels her disappointment into renewed prayer to God.  Have you ever turned to God because of prolonged disappointment or desperation?  What did you learn from your experience?

- God grants Hannah’s request, and in return Hannah dedicates her child to God’s service.  What requests of yours has God granted?  How did you show you were thankful?

I Samuel 2:1-11

- What is Hannah’s response to all that the Lord has done for her? 

- In her prayer, what does Hannah say of the Lord?  What does the Lord’s salvation look like in Hannah’s life? 

-         What attributes does Hannah use to describe God?  How do those attributes or characteristics of God bless Hannah?

      - Hannah refers to several groups of people that the Lord seems to favor, or grant special help to.  Who are they?  Why do you think God is especially compassionate to those groups of people?