Wanted: Fulfillment 3.12.2009

I wasn't able to attend bible study last week due to a late class I have on Thursdays, but I emailed the coordinator and he sent me the scripture and the discussion questions. Funny thing, he sent them to me in German! So, if any of these are worded a bit strangely, it's because they were translated from German and things can get lost or moved around in translation :).

Wanted: Fulfillment I Samuel 1:1-20

1. We often wish for more things. What are some of your dreams and wishes in life? What do we do when these dreams and wishes are not fulfilled?
2. What is Hanna's biggest and unfulfilled wish? Why does she wish for this? Hos is she distraught? What makes it worse?
3. How does Hanna avoid her disappointment? Is her situation really "impossible?" What does she believe about God and what does she promise to God?
4. What does Eli think about Hanna's attitude toward God? How does Hanna's attitude change after her 'chat' with Eli?
5. What does it mean, that God hasn't forgotten us and you are reminded through His word? Moses 4:30,2
6. How do we react when it seems that God has not "answered our prayers?" Can God give us something better than what we have requested?

Ephesians 3:20-21; Psalm 37:4-7; Jacob 1:5-8; Philippians 4:6