CG Questions

Key Takeaways:

1. Hannah's story demonstrates the power of bringing our sorrows and desperation to God in prayer.

2. God may not always intervene immediately, but He hears our prayers and responds in His timing.

3. Having a heart after God means aligning our will with His purposes, even in difficult circumstances.

4. True worship involves surrendering our desires to God and being willing to fulfill our promises to Him.

Review the questions below and utilize the ones that best fit your group.

1. What are the cultural idols of today? Which ones do you face more regularly?

2. Is there anything in your life that is causing you sorrow? As a group, pray over the things that people share.

3. Where do you go when sorrow hits you? how do you handle it?

4. What would it look like for you to cultivate a heart "after God's own heart"?

5. How can we balance persistence in prayer with acceptance of God's will, as demonstrated in Hannah's story?

6. What can you learn about God's character from Hannah's song in 1 Samuel 2:1-10?