learning from hannah's prayer

Majestic Worldwide Ministries, Inc.:

Majestic Worldwide Ministries, Inc. “Reaching the World… Teaching the Truth of God’s Word” “Go…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” —Matthew 28: 19-20

PowerPoint lessons for life:

PowerPoint lessons for life MAJESTIC WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES, INC. www.majesticworldwidemin.org Bible Study Series ©2011 Queen E. Phillips Queen E. Phillips Teacher

SERIES: Learning from Hannah’s Prayer:

SERIES: Learning from Hannah’s Prayer I Samuel 2:1-10 LESSON SERIES AIM: Study the process of prayer and learn principles to apply in response to answered prayers.

lesson objectives::

lesson objectives: Learn the importance of examining your heart before and after God answers your prayers. Recognize the LORD’S sovereignty & trust-worthiness over your circumstances and conditions. Declare prophetically the mighty works of the Lord by faith. Learn to be persistent in prayer in spite of external distractions.

Summarize background:

Summarize background Period of the Judges Nation of Israel was about to experience transition in government and spiritually. The people were spiritually depleted; the priests were corrupt IT WAS TIME FOR CHANGE! One household, one woman (Hannah) would be the conduit to usher in change in an entire nation.

Summarize background, cont’d.:

Summarize background, cont’d. Hannah’s condition – barren (no child) Hannah’s challenge- Peninnah , Elkanah , her husband Hannah’s courage , confront false accusation and assumptions, being misunderstood by Eli, the priest Hannah’s commitment- prayer , believe God to grant her petition for a son— make a vow to dedicate her son back to God.

BEFORE & AFTER Answered prayer:

BEFORE & AFTER Answered prayer GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER

The heart: before & after “My heart rejoices”:

The heart: before & after “My heart rejoices” BEFORE AFTER Sad, sorrowful Distressed, distraught Disgraced, despair Weak, weary Unfulfilled, unsatisfied Faithful, believing Excited, enthusiastic Joyful, rejoicing Strengthened, strong in the Lord Reverent, worshipful Faithful, assured

Prayer principle #1:

Prayer principle #1 Pray in faith focused on God’s Sovereignty & Faithfulness .

Call to action:

Call to action Prayer : Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege and power of prayer. We come to you now in faith believing that you hear our petitions and you have a set time to answer us. Help us to guard our heart so that our prayers are not hindered by bitterness and anger that we give up and stop believing. We vow to give you praise, honor and glory always. We will be persistent in prayer as we pour out our soul to you in confidence. In Jesus’ name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.

Reverence FOR WHO HE IS & WHAT HE does:

Reverence FOR WHO HE IS & WHAT HE does THE REVELATION OF HIS GLORY Focal Verses: 1 Samuel 2:3b—8

His glory revealed…:

His glory revealed… HIS PERSON HIS POWER Holy, holiness Only God, none like Him Only God of strength, stability, security (ROCK) Declares a warning based on His all-knowing, and all-powerfulness, His scales of justice He gives strength He causes circum-stances/conditions to change.

Prayer principle #2:

Prayer principle #2 Knowledge and revelation accompanies answered prayers.

Call to action:

Call to action PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we reverence you as our God, the Creator of the Universe. We come to you in the Name of Jesus the Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Thank you for your faithfulness and your unconditional love for us that in spite of frailties and imperfections you meet us where we are. Thank you for revealing yourself in a greater dimension when answering our prayers. We know that your ways and thoughts are not like ours; therefore, we don’t always see the big picture as we wait for you to answer our prayers. Help us to continue believing and trusting in your sovereignty and faithfulness. We will give you all praise, honor and glory when you answer us and reveal to us knowledge and understanding in your word, your will and your ways. In Jesus’ name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.

Praying prophetically:

Prophetic Revelation with Answered Prayer Praying prophetically Focal Verses: 1 Samuel 2:8-10

Prophetic declarations:

Prophetic declarations Based on your revelation of God (which He chooses to reveal of Himself), the prophetic spring forth in addition to answered prayers: Empowerment Boldness and courage Confidence and assurance

Prayer principle #3:

Prayer principle #3 The prophetic is birth during the process and preparation stages of waiting for God to answer prayer.

Call to action:

Call to action PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you are holy, righteous and just, and worthy of all honor and glory. Thank you for the Blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. Thank you for answering our prayers, intervening in the affairs of men, healing us, delivering and empowering us by your Holy Spirit. We stand firmly on your Word and boldly declare that your will shall be done in the earth and in our personal lives. Thank you for the privilege and power of prayer that we can declare your wonderful works according to your word and the power of faith that operates in us. In Jesus’ name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.