OT Notes I Samuel 1,2

1) We are in the midst of another account of infertility, so this couldbe a good gateway for a study, as well as a sermon topic.
2) We are in the midst of a family system. It reminds me of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, more than Jacob's family. Peninnah (jewel) torments Hannah (Grace) but she is still the favored wife. I feel for Elkanah (God creates/possesses) in this emotional stew. Notice how the scene is replayed year after year.
4) It would be a good point who is less emotionally aware, Elkanah or Eli.
5)v.16 or 17 alone would be a good sermon topic.
6)the meaning of the name given is off a bit. that would be closer to God hearing, or God's name, or even one of/from god).the description sounds closer to Saul.

2:1-10
1) this great prayer loolks like a template fo rMary's song in Luke 1.
2) It is remarkable that the song seems to see her as a representative for a nation.
3)Rock could be strength of course, but it is connected with birth in Dt.32:18.
4) Her prayer certainly sees a god with an activ ehand in human destiny, but do not let that darken its main point of a God who reverses fortunes.
5) The notions in vv 9-10 have some obvious places where they do seem to be apparent and whre they do not. I doubt seriously she prayed liek this in chapter one when so downcast in shiloh.
6) does v. 6 have a hint of resurrection ot you?