◄ 1 Samuel 1:17 ►
"Go in peace," Eli replied, "and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 1:17? 2. How does 1 Samuel 1:17 demonstrate God's response to heartfelt prayer? 3. What role does faith play in Hannah's interaction with Eli in this verse? 4. How can we apply Eli's blessing in 1 Samuel 1:17 to our prayers? 5. Compare Eli's blessing to other biblical instances of priestly blessings. 6. How does 1 Samuel 1:17 encourage us to trust in God's promises? 7. How does 1 Samuel 1:17 demonstrate God's response to sincere prayer? 8. What role does Eli play in the fulfillment of Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1:17? 9. How does 1 Samuel 1:17 reflect the power of faith in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 1? 11. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1) 12. Why does Samuel's speech in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 seem at odds with earlier promises of a king in Deuteronomy 17:14-20? 13. 1 Samuel 3:7 - How could a child with no prior knowledge of God accurately identify and respond to a supernatural voice? 14. In 1 Samuel 2:30-36, God pronounces judgment on Eli's family--does this contradict later scriptural teachings on individual accountability (e.g., Ezekiel 18)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hannah's approach to prayer in 1 Samuel 1:17 inspire you to pray about your own needs and desires? 2. In what ways can you experience the peace of God in your life, as Eli mentioned to Hannah? 3. How does Hannah's faith and commitment challenge you to trust God with your own petitions and vows? 4. What are some practical ways you can dedicate the blessings you receive from God back to His service? 5. How can the account of Hannah and the birth of Samuel encourage you in times of waiting for God's answers to your prayers? 1 Samuel 1 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Hannah's faith amid her barrenness speak to you personally? 2. What can we learn from the interaction between Hannah and Peninnah? 3. How does the biblical perspective on Hannah's barrenness apply to modern-day struggles? 4. Reflect on the significance of Hannah's vow to God. How does it relate to personal sacrifices in our lives? 5. How does Eli's initial misunderstanding of Hannah's prayer reflect our propensity to judge before understanding the full context? 6. In what ways can you relate to Eli's quick judgment of Hannah? 7. How does Hannah's steadfast faith in God's promise, despite her circumstances, challenge your faith journey? 8. Reflect on the impact of Samuel's birth. How does this event signify divine intervention? 9. Consider the significance of Hannah returning Samuel to the Lord. How does this reflect her faith and integrity? 10. In what situations are you currently being called to demonstrate faith like Hannah's? 11. How does Hannah’s story speak to the power of persistent prayer? 12. How do Hannah's emotional struggles parallel issues in today's society? 13. How does this chapter help us understand the important role women play in God's plan? 14. How do you think Hannah’s story can inspire people facing infertility today? 15. How does Hannah’s devotion to God inspire you in your personal commitments to God? 16. How can Hannah's response to Peninnah's provocation inform the way we respond to antagonistic individuals in our lives? 17. In what ways does Hannah’s faith challenge our understanding of God’s timing? 18. How might this chapter's portrayal of prayer influence your prayer life? 19. How can we apply Hannah’s faithful fulfillment of her vow to God in our own lives? 20. Can you identify a situation in your life where you felt God intervened as He did in Hannah’s life? How does this experience shape your faith? Links 1 Samuel 1:17 NIV 1 Samuel 1:17 NLT 1 Samuel 1:17 ESV 1 Samuel 1:17 NASB 1 Samuel 1:17 KJV 1 Samuel 1:17 Commentaries Bible Hub