Worshiping a Faithful God (1 Samuel 1:21-2:11) - 10/5/25

Intro

• Hannah’s story moves from barrenness to blessing through God’s faithfulness.

• Her response reveals what genuine worship looks like—gratitude and prayer.

• Even in waiting or rejoicing, God’s plan is unfolding for His glory.

• Through Hannah’s faith, we see the faithfulness of God fulfilled in Christ, our Chosen King.
  

Responding to God's Faithfulness – 1:21–28

• Elkanah’s example

  • Faithful and obedient. He is leading his family to worship in every season.

• Hannah’s surrender:

  • Brings young Samuel to the house of the Lord (2–3 years old).

  • Fulfills her vow with gratitude, not grief.

  • I have lent him to the Lord. Given him back.
    

Rejoicing in God's Salvation – 2:1–11

Her joy is in the Lord – v. 1

• She rejoices in His salvation; God is her strength and deliverer.
  

He is holy and unchanging – v. 2

• No one compares to Him; He is our Rock.
  

He considers the heart – v. 3

• The Lord knows and weighs every action.
  

He humbles and exalts – vv. 4–7

• God reverses circumstances: the proud fall, the humble rise.
  

He is Creator and Sustainer – v. 8

• The pillars of the earth belong to Him; He rules over all.
  

He protects the faithful – v. 9

• Victory is not by human strength but by God’s power.
  

He anoints His King – v. 10

• God will exalt His Anointed—fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
  

The What Now

• Be faithful in every season…like Elkanah.

• Surrender every gift in worship…like Hannah.

• Rejoice in the Lord who keeps His promises.

  • Ultimately in His Anointed King…JESUS

• God’s faithfulness calls for our faithfulness.