Sunday 7th December 2025
Read: Psalm 113; Luke 1:46-55; 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11
Sermon: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11
Introduction: the God of the unexpected
1:1-8. Hannah’s grief and irritation
1:9-18. Hannah’s prayer
1:19-20. Hannah remembered and heard
2:1-10. Hannah’s prophetic prayer
Conclusion: Mary’s prayer: rejoicing in God’s wonderful salvation (Luke 1:46-55)