April 2018

Eli is an ambiguous character, but God rightly judges him and his sons for their sins – and ultimately sends Jesus so we might not

Big idea While God judges Israel’s leaders for serving themselves, he is raising up a faithful priest who will serve others forever.   Bible passage

Sometimes in life things don’t go our way. Hannah’s story demonstrates to us how we can have joy when we might be disappointed. 1 Samuel

My country has recently had a Royal Commission into abuse largely perpetrated by priests and other church leaders over many decades. 1 Samuel 2:12-17 12 Eli’s

In Hannah’s prayer, we read “there is no Rock like our God”, pointing forward to Christ the Rock, the chief cornerstone of our faith. Intro

Elkanah and Hannah’s lives and marriage were based on their trust in God. 1 Samuel 1:21-28 21 When her husband Elkanah went up with all his

What does it look like for us to live humbly before God? James 4:4-10 4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means

What is it that you do first thing in the day? Do you prioritise your day around some earthly task, or do you prioritise your

Family Growth Term 2 2018 Week 1: Waiting for the King   Big idea Unlike Israel, Hannah waits for God’s true king through her troubles. 

Hannah shows her humble reliance on God. 1 Samuel 1:9-18 9 Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli