1 Samuel 1-2

I. FAITHFUL IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR

A. Instead of running from God, we should run to God when faced with struggles in life (1 Samuel 1:3-7)
B. The Scriptural challenge to remain faithful (1 Corinthians 16:13; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 6:13; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 2:10)
C. Faithfulness will not be forgotten by God (1 Corinthians 15:58)

II. BELIEF IN THE POWER OF PRAYER

A. When faced with a struggle beyond her ability to solve (1 Samuel 1:9-16)
B. Blessings from prayer (Matthew 7:7-11; 21:22; James 1:5-8)
C. According to His will (1 John 5:14-15)

III. KEEPING PROMISES TO THE LORD

A. Hannah kept her word (1 Samuel 1:11,19-28)
B. Stern warning against broken promises (Ecclesiastes 5:1-5)
C. Recognition of God’s power (1 Samuel 2:1-10)