Rejoicing in God's Reversal

Rejoicing in God's Reversal
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 9/10/2023

Sermon Theme: The birth of Samuel demands a response of praise, for God remembered Hannah and gave her a son. But that miraculous birth points to a far greater Son, and a far greater salvation. Therefore, our hears should be filled with a joy and our mouths with praise for God's provision of a Savior.  

I. Beginning of God's Work - (1 Samuel 1:1-8)

    A. Barren Nation - (1:1-3)

    B. Barren Woman - (1:4-8)

II. Dedication of God's Gift - (1 Samuel 1:9-28)

    A. Petition for a Son - (1:9-18)

        1. Reality of a Grieving Woman 

        2. Accusation of a Drunken Woman 

    B. Gift of a Son - (1:19-20)

    C. Offering of a Son - (1:21-28)

III. Praise for God's Salvation - (1 Samuel 2:1-10)

    A. Hannah's Song - (2:1-10)

        1. Rejoicing in God's Mercy

        2. Rejoicing in God's Character 

        3. Rejoicing in God's Promise 

    B. Mary's Song - (Luke 1:31-38, 46-55)

    C. Our Song - (Application)