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## Trust in God Character Goal: Trust in God – Seeking to grow in our trust of God by gaining knowledge of Him and sharing our experiences of His faithfulness. Biblical Character: Hannah Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Discussion Questions: * What creates conflict between Hannah and Peninnah? * Things like athletic talent, work ethic, popularity, relationships, etc. can be points of strife and division on teams. As a team, how can you work through these issues to be a team that Glorifies God? * Who is responsible for Hannah’s barrenness? * How does Hannah’s barrenness affect her emotionally physically, socially, and spiritually? * How does your previous athletic performance affect you emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually? * What does Elkanah do for Hannah? Does this change her demeanor? Why? * What does Hannah decide to do about her barrenness and about being provoked by her rival? * Who does she turn to? What else could she have done? * Have you had an athletic setback, such as injury, illness, or stressful family situation? What does Hannah’s response teach us about how we can respond in difficult circumstances? * Describe Hannah’s prayer. * What is her view of God? * What does Hannah learn about herself, others, and God as a result of her barrenness? * What does Hannah do after she prays and receives encouragement from the priest? * What does this tell you about prayer and community? Read Luke 22:39-43. * What does God eventually do for Hannah? * What do you think the phrase “the Lord remembered her” means? * What does she name her son? Why? * What does this story tell you about God and His relationship with man? * What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson? Core Truths: * God uses trials in our life to draw us closer to Him and reveal more of Himself to His people. * Prayer is a powerful tool that can change us and our situations * Nothing is impossible with God. We can trust Him to handle any situation that affects us. Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”