Faith In The Valley

The unrelenting prayers of a barren woman changed a nation and the world. With this lesson, we begin a new study on the Life of King David. I have included below a sample of the sermon handout.  The Situation Israel needed godly leadership. Judges 21:25 God used a nobody from a family of nobodies to be an answer to this problem. 1 Samuel 1:1-2 The Impact 1 Samuel 1:4-8 Elkanah gave her a double portion or he gave her only one portion. Regardless, Peninnah tormented Hannah. This happened every year. 1 Samuel 1:7 It affected her marriage, her physical and mental health, her marriage, and possibly her relationship with God. The Emotions 1 Samuel 1:9-18 The bitterness of soul is desperation. It is the feeling of abandonment. Bitterness results in hostility toward others. Peninnah? Elkanah? God? When you feel like God has abandoned you, the only way you can turn is toward God. Matthew 27:45-46; Luke 23:46 Jesus taught about persistent prayer. Matthew 7:7 and Luke 18:1-7 Yes, He Cares 1 Samuel 1:19 Samuel means “Go