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People of Faith
Samson

(Lesson 13)

Introduction:
 

         1. In Hebrews 11 we read about a number of Old Testament characters who showed how faith will
             enable a person to be in good standing with God.
         2. In vs.32 Samson is mentioned.
             a. Samson was one of Israel's judges.
             b. (Judges 13-16) God used Samson to deliver Israel from Philistine oppression.
         3. Review of Judges 13-14:
             a. (13:1) The Philistines were afflicting Israel.
             b. (13:5) Manoah's wife was informed that she would give birth to a son who would begin to deliver
                 Israel from the Philistines.
             c . (13:24) Samson was born, and the Lord blessed him.
             d. In ch.14 we read about Samson's first involvement with a Philistine woman.
         4. In ch.15-16 we read about Samson's victories over the Philistines and his involvement with Delilah.

Discussion:


I.           (Judges 15) SAMSON  BEGAN  TO  AFFLICT  THE  PHILISTINES


         A. (vs.1-2) Samson returned to take his wife, but her father had given her to someone else.
         B. (vs.3-8) Samson retaliated against the Philistines.
             1. He first burned their crops (vs.3-5).
             2. In turn, the Philistines killed his former wife and her father (vs.6).
             3. Samson responded by slaughtering many of the Philistines (vs.7-8).
         C. (vs.9-13) The Israelites delivered Samson to the Philistines.
         D. (vs.14-20) Samson broke his bands and killed 1,000 men.

II.          (Judges 16) SAMSON  WON  HIS  GREATEST  VICTORY  OVER  THE  PHILISTINES
             AT  HIS  DEATH


         A. (vs.1-3) Samson escaped from Gaza.
         B. (vs.4-14) Delilah made 3 attempts to discover the source of Samson's strength.
         C. (vs.15-18) Samson revealed the secret of his strength to Delilah.
         D. (vs.19-21) Samson was finally conquered.
         E. (vs.22) However, Samson's hair began to grow again.
         F. (vs.23-31) Samson was given an opportunity to win a final victory over the Philistines.
             1. The Philistines credited Dagon with delivering Samson to them (vs.23-24).
             2. Samson "made sport" [amused and entertained] for the Philistines (vs.25-27).
             3. Samson brought the house down upon many of the Philistines at his death (vs.28-31).

Conclusion:


         1. After losing his strength Samson finally appreciated the true source of it (Ephesians 3:20;
             Philippians 4:13).
         2. After losing his eyesight Samson was able to demonstrate his faith as he never had before
             (2 Corinthians 5:7).
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