Feel free to just use these questions rather than the entire guide.
Read 1 Samuel 1. What do you admire about Hannah?
Talk about someone who intentionally invested in you—spiritually, educationally, physically, or emotionally—during a particular season of your life. How did they influence you? How can you do the same for someone else?
Do you find it difficult to gradually release your children and other loved ones to the Lord? What tips or encouragement can you share with each other?
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Message Recap
Hannah is one of many unsung heroes in the Bible. The mother of Samuel, one of the major prophets in the Old Testament, Hannah exemplifies motherly love and dedication to God.
Hannah prayed for her son.
Hannah valued the early years.
Hannah raised and released her son.
Hannah set up her son to win.
Hannah modeled a commitment to God.
Discussion Questions
Read 1 Samuel 1. What do you admire about Hannah?
Are you aware of anyone who prayed for you regularly while you were growing up? If so, have you seen the impact of those prayers?
Talk about someone who intentionally invested in you—spiritually, educationally, physically, or emotionally—during a particular season of your life. How did they influence you?
In what ways can we intentionally invest in other people—specifically young people—spiritually, educationally, physically, or emotionally?
Do you find it difficult to gradually release your children and other loved ones to the Lord? What tips or encouragement can you share with each other?
Raising children requires marathon-level endurance and unlimited, unconditional love. How can we encourage and support those who may be weary?
Live it Out
Reach out to someone who has played a mothering/mentoring role for you, thanking them for making a difference in your life. Feel free to use one of our Mother’s Day postcards or Unsung postcards.
Ask God to bring to mind someone you can pray for on a regular basis. Commit to coming alongside that person with prayer or other tangible acts of love.
Is there someone in your life who needs encouragement or support as they care for others? How can you reach out to them this week?
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Is there another way God is calling you to live out the message this week?
Close in Prayer
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