Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Lesson 1: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Elkanah had two wives. Hannah was barren and was ridiculed by the second wife, Peninnah. When the family went to Shiloh to worship, Hannah slipped away to pray. She prayed so intensely with tears for a son that the high priest, Eli, accused her of being drunk. In her prayer she promised God that if he gave her a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord. In due time she had a son and named him Samuel.