Kings and Prophets · Lesson 4
Hannah Prays
1 Samuel 1:1-28; 1 Samuel 2:1-11; 1 Samuel 2:18-21 Old Testament PrinciplePrayer
Sad and longing for a child, Hannah poured out her heart to God in prayer, and God heard her and gave her Samuel.
We can pour out our hearts to God in prayer, because He hears us and cares for us, whatever His answer is.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 BSB
Christ Connection · Promise
Hannah's song ends by praising God, who will "exalt the horn of His anointed" (1 Samuel 2:10). It is the first time the Bible calls a king God's anointed one, the Messiah, before Israel even had a king. Centuries later, Mary sang a song much like Hannah's as she waited for Jesus, the Anointed King.
Luke 1:46-55; Luke 1:32-33; Hebrews 4:14-16
The Big Story · Redemption
God answered a weeping woman's prayer with a son, Samuel, who would anoint Israel's first kings. Her song looked ahead to God's Anointed King, Jesus.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Pour it out
- Theo’s Workshop (build challenge): A robe that grows
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Prayer toss
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
I can talk to God.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Whisper prayers, Color Hannah praying
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Hannah prayed when she was sad, and God heard her. I can pray about anything because God cares for me.
Start here
Ask, "Can you think of something you wanted very, very much?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today we'll meet a woman who wanted something so much that she cried. Let's see what she did."
Bible story 6 min
Each year, Hannah and her family went to God's house to pray. Hannah was sad. She wanted a baby so much. But she did not have one.
A woman in her home had lots of kids. She was mean to Hannah and made her cry. Hannah was so sad she would not eat.
One day Hannah went to God's house. She cried and told God all of it. She said, "God, if You give me a son, I will give him back to You."
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Worry jar 8 min
You’ll need: Paper, Pencils
- Kids draw or write one worry on a small piece of paper and fold it.
- Put all the papers in a pile and pray over them together, giving each one to God.
- Say, "God cares about every one of these!"
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3rd – 4th grade
Hannah poured out her heart to God, found peace before her answer came, and kept her promise when God gave her Samuel.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Before and after, Prayer envelope
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Hannah poured out her soul to God and found peace before her answer came, and her song looked ahead to God's Anointed King, Jesus.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Two mothers' songs, Pour it out
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, with friends, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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