Hannah's prayer and its answer : an exposition for Bible study /
Wallace, Ronald S,
Hannah's prayer and its answer : an exposition for Bible study / [print] Ronald S. Wallace. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. ; (c)2002. - xiv, 113 pages ; 21 cm.
THE MAKING OF A PRAYER: 1 SAMUEL 1:1-11. -- The narrative ; -- The times ; -- Hannah learns to pray ; -- The enlargement of her vision and concern ; -- One day, in one partition ; -- "Pray without ceasing" ; -- Additional note on the sanctuary at Shiloh THE ANSWER, THE SACRIFICE, AND THE SONG: 1 SAMUEL 1:12-2:11. -- The word of peace and power ; -- The miracle ; -- The sacrifice ; -- The song ; -- A turning point in history ; -- Prophetic warning and comfort ELI AND HIS SONS: 1 SAMUEL 2-12-3:14. -- "The Lord kills and brings to life" ; -- The sins of the young men ; -- A double-minded man ; -- "Those who honor me I will honor" ; -- A vexing question ; -- Additional note on the priests' portion of the sacrifices THE CALL OF SAMUEL: 1 SAMUEL 3:1-21. -- "The Word of the Lord was rare" ; -- Empty religion is a silent temple ; -- The beginning of a friendship ; -- Samuel's early ministry APHEK AND ITS AFTERMATH: 1 SAMUEL 5:1-6:15. -- Israel disturbed and tested ; -- Evasion ; -- Folly upon folly ; -- The news comes home--Eli ; -- The news comes home--Phinehas' wife ; -- New Testament hope THE ARK AMONG THE PHILISTINES: 1 SAMUEL 5:1-6:15. -- The crisis and the shame ; -- The humiliation and the patience of God ; -- Sovereignty in crisis ; -- Glory in and through shame ; -- Exodus--with superstition ; -- The two Milch cows ; -- The ark in the harvest field.
The Old Testament story of Hannah stands as a powerful example of the importance and efficacy of prayer. ... Filled with scholarly insight yet easily assessible to readers at every level, [this book] provides a wonderful guide this beloved portion of scripture.
2002023822
GBA2-63043
Bible.--O.T.--Samuel, 1st, I-VII--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Prayer--Biblical teaching.
Criticism, interpretation, etc
BS1325.W193.H366 2002
Hannah's prayer and its answer : an exposition for Bible study / [print] Ronald S. Wallace. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. ; (c)2002. - xiv, 113 pages ; 21 cm.
THE MAKING OF A PRAYER: 1 SAMUEL 1:1-11. -- The narrative ; -- The times ; -- Hannah learns to pray ; -- The enlargement of her vision and concern ; -- One day, in one partition ; -- "Pray without ceasing" ; -- Additional note on the sanctuary at Shiloh THE ANSWER, THE SACRIFICE, AND THE SONG: 1 SAMUEL 1:12-2:11. -- The word of peace and power ; -- The miracle ; -- The sacrifice ; -- The song ; -- A turning point in history ; -- Prophetic warning and comfort ELI AND HIS SONS: 1 SAMUEL 2-12-3:14. -- "The Lord kills and brings to life" ; -- The sins of the young men ; -- A double-minded man ; -- "Those who honor me I will honor" ; -- A vexing question ; -- Additional note on the priests' portion of the sacrifices THE CALL OF SAMUEL: 1 SAMUEL 3:1-21. -- "The Word of the Lord was rare" ; -- Empty religion is a silent temple ; -- The beginning of a friendship ; -- Samuel's early ministry APHEK AND ITS AFTERMATH: 1 SAMUEL 5:1-6:15. -- Israel disturbed and tested ; -- Evasion ; -- Folly upon folly ; -- The news comes home--Eli ; -- The news comes home--Phinehas' wife ; -- New Testament hope THE ARK AMONG THE PHILISTINES: 1 SAMUEL 5:1-6:15. -- The crisis and the shame ; -- The humiliation and the patience of God ; -- Sovereignty in crisis ; -- Glory in and through shame ; -- Exodus--with superstition ; -- The two Milch cows ; -- The ark in the harvest field.
The Old Testament story of Hannah stands as a powerful example of the importance and efficacy of prayer. ... Filled with scholarly insight yet easily assessible to readers at every level, [this book] provides a wonderful guide this beloved portion of scripture.
2002023822
GBA2-63043
Bible.--O.T.--Samuel, 1st, I-VII--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Prayer--Biblical teaching.
Criticism, interpretation, etc
BS1325.W193.H366 2002