Study Questions - People Just Like Us (Hannah)

DATE: 300504
SERIES: People Just Like Us - Hannah
TITLE: A Wise Investment
BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
AUTHOR: Bill Hall

Every action, every attitude, every activity is an investment in something and it will reap a dividend and so the goal is to invest wisely…

1. Think about the kinds of things you are investing your life in. Are they for God’s glory or for self-gratification?

2. Hannah was a “shrewd investor” in life. In what areas of her life was this true? In what areas of life could you be considered a “shrewd investor”?

3. We may conclude that Elkanah inadvertently contributed to some of the difficulties and hardship that Hannah faced (v4-6). What can we learn from Elkanah’s actions?

4. Hannah’s life was characterised by amazing faith. What evidence is there in the story to support this statement and what can learn?

5. “A practical faith is a proclaiming faith”. What do you think this means and how does it apply to daily living?

6. In 1 Samuel 2:30 it says, “Those who honour me, I will honour.” In what ways do we honour the Lord? (See Matt. 25:14-30)

7. In a spiritual sense, it’s possible at any time to change our investment portfolio. Take a few minutes to think about some of the changes you can make for God’s glory