"THE RESPONSE TO THE ATTACK"

Proposition - This morning we are going to look at the response to the attack that Hannah faced. We will see 1) the misunderstanding of the situation, 2) the explanation of the situation, and 3) the response to the situation.

Interrogative question - How are you responding to the situation that you are in right now?

1. The misunderstanding of the Situation - vs. 12-14

1 Samuel 1:12–14 NASB95

12 Now it came about, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth. 13 As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. 14 Then Eli said to her, “How long will you make yourself drunk? Put away your wine from you.”

What has happened to Hannah?

Have you every been attacked? (in what ways, how did you respond)

How did Hannah respond to the attack of Peninnah?

Can you act out this scene?

What conclusion did Eli come to?

How and why did he come to this conclusion?

2. The explanation of the Situation - vs. 15-16

1 Samuel 1:15–16 NASB95

15 But Hannah replied, “No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord. 16 “Do not consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.”

If you were in Hannah’s shoes how might you have responded to this situation?

How did Hannah respond?

How do you pray?

Why do you think Hannah prayed so fervently?

What was Hannah’s fear?

3. The response to the Situation -vs. 17-18

1 Samuel 1:17–18 NASB95

17 Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him.” 18 She said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

How did Eli respond?

How do you think Hannah felt?

Why do you think that Hannah’s disposition changed?

SO WHAT?

How are you responding to the situation that God has you in right here right now?