Hannah’s Sorrow – 1 Samuel 1 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Hannah’s Sorrow Story (1 Samuel 1:1-20)

Unhappy Wife – man, mother, baby, woman – Elkanah had two wives. Peninnah had children; Hannah was barren. She was loved and blessed but very unhappy.

Family Drama – mother, baby, son, grieving woman – Hannah’s sister-wife mocked her infertility often, causing her to weep. She would not eat in her distress.

Desperate Heart – temple, praying woman, tears – One day, she visited the Shiloh temple. Hannah prayed, begging God for a son that she would dedicate to him.

Peace Blessing – priest, cloud, mother, baby – The local priest thought Hannah was drunk; but she explained her anguish. Eli asked God to give Hannah children.

Storytellers Sight

• Why do some cultures highly value having sons?

• What were some of Hannah’s marriage problems?

• How does it feel to be relentlessly provoked?

• Have you ever been so upset that you can’t eat?

• How does Elkanah’s response to Hannah’s frustration demonstrate he was oblivious to her pain?

• What’s it like to publicly hide your internal stress?

• Is God still good if he doesn’t give what you ask for?

• What signs showed that Hannah finally found peace?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Underwater Prayer – Jonah 2 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Underwater Prayer Story (Jonah 2)

Humbled & Honest – whale, man, flame – Let me tell you a story about Jonah’s prayer inside a whale. God humbled Jonah in the storm. From the whale’s belly, Jonah opened his heart and prayed honestly to God.

Painful Consequences – mountain, ocean, woman – Jonah lamented his selfish decisions. He experienced the bitter fruit of his choice to abandon his calling.

Return & Worship – flame, praying man, fragrant oil – Jonah praised God for his mercy. He rejoiced in the good news that God still listens to us after we fail.

Salvation’s Sacrifice – king, pit, prophet – Jonah praised God for the sacrifices he makes to save the rebellious. God guided the whale to deliver Jonah onto dry land.

Storytellers Sight

• Imagine what it’s like to be swallowed by a whale.

• How does it feel to be completely hopeless?

• Have you ever felt abandoned by someone you love? Why is it so hard to recover from trauma?

• How do you pray when you’re desperate and alone?

• Why is prayer so hard when you’re frustrated?

• How did this experience change Jonah’s heart?

• What’s the most important part of this prayer to you?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Want more stories? Visit blazingtrees.org/storytellers

Ask James a question > info@blazingtrees.org

Job 1 – Job’s Reputation – Draw Bible Stories Project

Job’s Reputation Story (Job 1:1-5)

Good Man – praying man, cloud, crown – Let me tell you a story about Job, a man whom God blessed that lost all of his wealth and everything he cared about.

Wealthy Tribe – father & children – Job was abundantly blessed. He faithfully worshiped God. He had many sons and daughters, servants, and livestock herds.

Generous Spirit – house, door, table, bread, cup – Job hosted many feasts at his house for all of his children and friends. They enjoyed life and practiced peace.

Personal Sacrifices – altar, animal, flames, smoke – Job desired above all to be faithful in God’s sight. He regularly offered burnt sacrifices for his family’s sins.

Storytellers Sight

• What do you notice about what’s important to Job?

• What would it have been like to be one of his kids?

• In what ways do you see Job living generously?

• How is Job’s life/reputation similar to Abraham’s?

• Why did Job offer sin sacrifices for his children?

• Have you known a good person who suffered a great tragedy like Job? How did they handle it?

• How is Job’s background a set up for his suffering?

• Would you behave like Job if you were this wealthy?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.

• Tell the story with the drawings.

• Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.

• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.

• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?

• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.

• Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

Download this lesson > Click here

Want more stories? Visit blazingtrees.org/storytellers

Ask James a question > info@blazingtrees.org