Lesson 2 Chapters 1-3
1 Samuel Chapters 1-3
Opposing the Proud, Exalting the Humble
Lesson 2
The story of Samuel the prophet begins much like other stories of God’s faithfulness: in conflict, corruption and barrenness. The word of the Lord has suffered neglect, the priests of the Lord exploit the faithful, and a woman named Hannah cannot bear a child. Infertility was the greatest stigma known to women of Hannah’s time and culture. But though her womb may be barren, her faith is rooted deep. God grants her prayer, and she shows herself to be a woman of her word. As the sons of Eli fatten themselves in the day of slaughter, this daughter of lack brings to the house of God a precious and pleasing sacrifice: a son with an ear attuned to the voice of the Lord.
Answers may vary.
- Summarize what happens in each chapter in 2-3 sentences.
Chapter 1: Hannah asked God for a son to dedicate to Him. Samuel is born and dedicated to God
Chapter 2: Hannah's prayer. Knows the "I AM" and exalts His name.
Chapter 3: God speaks to Samuel (first prophecy). All Israel knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the
Lord.
2. Match each major character introduced in these chapters to the description that fits
them:
Elkanna Priest, father of faithless sons
Hannah Child dedicated to service to God
Peninnah Favored wife, mother of Samuel
Eli Wicked priests
Hophni / Phinehas Cruel rival wife
Samuel Husband of two wives
Next to each character’s name, put a +, -, or N depending on whether you think the author wants you to view that character in a positive, negative or neutral light.
3. Rewrite the vow that Hannah makes to the Lord in 1:11 in your own words. If you will hear me Lord and act, I will give him right back to You. answers may vary
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