HANNAH [LADIES OF THE BIBLE 2]

1 SAMUEL 1                                                       

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. HANNAH’S DIFFICULTIES

 

1. She was Provoked by Her Adversary [v. 1-7, 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour]

 

2. She was Misunderstood by Her Husband [v. 8; Luke 2:50, 9:45, 18:34]

 

3. She was Maligned by Her Priest [v. 12-15, 1 Peter 3:16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.]

 

II. HANNAH’S DEVOTION

 

1. She was Faithful in Worship [v. 7, 19, Heb. 10:23-25]

 

2. She was Faithful in Prayer [v. 7, 9-18, Lk. 18:1]

 

3. She was Faithful in Her Vows [v. 20-28, Eccl. 5:1-5, Ps. 116:14, 18]

 

III. HANNAH’S DELIVERANCE

 

1. She Exhibited a Heart of Peace [v. 16-19a, Philippians 4:6-7]

 

2. She Exhibited a Heart of Praise [v. 19b-20, 2:1-2ff, Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.]

 

3. She Exhibited a Heart of Purpsoe [v. 21-28, 2:18-21, Dan. 1:8, Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.]