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Finding Peace in the Midst of Provocation. Christian Response to Conflict.

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Go In Peace.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 1: 1-18

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Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of [a]Elihu, the son of [b]Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.

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And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

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This man went up from his city yearly to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. Also the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.

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And whenever the time came for Elkanah to make an offering, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters.

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But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, although the LORD had closed her womb.

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And her rival also provoked her severely, to make her miserable, because the LORD had closed her womb.

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So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, that she provoked her; therefore she wept and did not eat.

Hannah’s Vow

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Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”

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So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the [c]tabernacle of the LORD.

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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and [d]wept in anguish.

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Then she made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.”

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And it happened, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli watched her mouth.

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Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.

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So Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put your wine away from you!”

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But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

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Do not consider your maidservant a wicked[e] woman, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have spoken until now.”

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Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.”

18 And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

STUDY:

Hannah was one of the two wives of Elkanah. Although her husband loved her, she was not happy in the marriage because she was barren. Her rival, Peninnah, who had children occasionally provoked her because of her barrenness. Whenever Elkanah’s family went to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice, Hannah would be sad and weep because of Peninnah’s provocations. At one occasion in Shiloh, Hannah prayed intensely and vowed that if God would remember her and give her a son, she would give back the child to Him. Eli, the Priest, who thought she was drunken did caution her; but later told her to go in peace for God would answer her. Are you under attack in your marriage or family? Is your husband or wife making life difficult for you? Do not engage in strife or quarrel. Christians should not engage in anger, malice or filthy language (Col.3: 8). Rather put on love and allow the peace of God to rule in our hearts (Col.3: 14-15). Do you provoke people by your words and actions? You must repent! When provoked, you should take it to God in prayer and you will leave His presence joyfully to go in peace.

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, please grant me grace to pray whenever I am disturbed in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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May the Lord give you peace always, in every way.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

SALIENT POINTS:

  1. When Family Hurts: A Lesson from Hannah.
  2. Prayer: The Answer to Provocation.
  3. Don’t Engage, Pray Instead.
  4. Leaving Strife, Embracing Peace.
  5. The Power of Prayer in Difficult Relationships.
  6. From Bitterness to Blessing: Hannah’s Story.
  7. Provoked? Take it to God.
  8. Peace in the Face of Adversity.
  9. Love and Peace in the Family.
  10. Praying Through Difficult Emotions.
  11. Family Dynamics: A Biblical Perspective.
  12. Overcoming Strife with Love and Prayer.
  13. Finding Joy in the Midst of Challenges.

This Study Emphasizes:

  1. The importance of prayer in dealing with difficult relationships.
  2. The need to avoid strife and quarrelling.
  3. The power of love and peace in overcoming adversity.
  4. The example of Hannah’s prayer and vow in the Bible.
  5. The importance of repentance and seeking God’s guidance.

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Salvation Prayers

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Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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God’s Remembrance And Deliverance III. RCCG Open Heavens. Prayer Points, Action Points And Sermon By Pastor E A Adeboye. Daddy G O

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1 Samuel 1. The birth of Samuel

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Hannah Giving Her Son Samuel to the Priest

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1 Samuel 1. The birth of Samuel

1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 3 And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there. 4 And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions: 5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. 6 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7 And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD. 10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. 12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. 13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. 15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. 16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. 17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.

19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her. 20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. 21 And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow. 22 But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever. 23 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him. 24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. 25 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. 26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. 27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 28 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.

May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

May the grace the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen!

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