Can You See The Real Me?

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Can You See The Real Me? Getting To Know Each Other • What has brought you the most joy in your life? The most grief? How did you involve God in your joy and sorrow? Into the Bible Read 1 Samuel 1:1-20 • What were the problems with polygamy as seen in this passage? • What did Hannah do in her grief and sadness? • What did the priest, Eli, think when he saw Hannah praying? • How could have Eli responded to Hannah that would have shown love – not judgment? • How did the Lord “remember her”? • What did Hannah do with her baby boy? Verse 21-22 • Application: What “unchangeable” situation have you grieved over as Hannah did? • Application: When have you judged someone on appearance instead of their heart? Read 1 Samuel 3:1-15 • Why didn’t Samuel realize God was speaking to him? Verse 1 • What wise advice did Eli give Samuel in verse 9? • Why was Samuel scared to share God’s words with Eli? • Application: Do you pray with an attitude of listening to God? • Application: When is a time you have heard God’s whispers? Read 1 Samuel 16:1-6 • What attributes did Samuel look for in a king? Compare 1 Samuel 9:2. • How did Saul show his true heart? See 1 Samuel 15:1-14. • Read 1 Samuel 16:7-13. What was Samuel supposed to look for in a godly king? • Application: How have people judged you by your looks or mistakes? • Application: How have you taken steps to allow God to change your heart? Read 1 Samuel 17:26-47 • How did David’s brother, Eliab, see him? • When Saul agreed to let David fight, who did he envision David being like? • How did Goliath see David? • How did David see himself? • Application: How are you being taunted by the “giants” in your life? • Application: How do you see yourself? As others see you or as God sees you? • Application: When hard times come, do you think the battle is yours or God’s? • Application: What is holding you back from living out the purpose that God has for you?