Faithful Waiting

Published: Jan. 9, 2022, 4:49 p.m.

A special, extended Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\xa0 The text is 1 Samuel 1 from the New International Version of the Bible.\xa0 Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

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  1. In your opinion, what is the state of the church today in North America?

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  1. In what context does the book of 1 Samuel open? How does Hannah\u2019s barrenness reflect conditions in Israel? Have you experienced such times in your life?
  1. Why is it so difficult to wait on the Lord?
  1. What four things does Hannah do in her waiting?
  1. How can you build these practices more deeply into your life? What value will they have for you?

\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 6. Does this story give you hope for yourself and for the\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 church?