My sermon notes for Sunday morning, October 5th. These notes are not a full sermon manuscript but a listening guide for our Tabernacle Church family, a shortened version of my preaching to help you follow along. I encourage you to take your own notes as you listen each week. The services will be available on YouTube by Sunday afternoon. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources on our Church Website.
1 Samuel 1:21-2:11
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.