2. Men and women of faith, Heb. 11
Samson
Men and women of faith, Heb. 11
Expected.
Unexpected.

3. Copy strengths, avoid weaknesses.
Samson
Copy strengths, avoid weaknesses.
Faults not excused.
Hope for us.

4. Samson
Overview
Lessons

5. His birth was during a time of need, Jud. 13
Samson
Overview
His birth was during a time of need, Jud. 13
Time of oppression, 13:1
Angel assured, 13:2-5
Birth, 13:24, 25

6. He fought with the Philistines, Jud. 14-15
Samson
Overview
He fought with the Philistines, Jud
Loved a Philistine, 14:1-20
Wife killed, 15:1-8
Philistines slaughtered, 15:9-17

7. He was brought down by Delilah, Jud. 16
Samson
Overview
He was brought down by Delilah, Jud. 16
His passion, 16:4, 5
His compromise, 16:6-14
His fall, 16:15-22

8. Samson
Overview
He regained his strength, Jud. 16:23-31

9. Uncontrolled fleshly passions bring trouble, Jud. 14:16, 17; 16:15-17
Samson
Lessons
Uncontrolled fleshly passions bring trouble, Jud. 14:16, 17; 16:15-17
Weaknesses:
Women.
Alcohol.
Drugs.
Tobacco.
Money.

10. Uncontrolled fleshly passions bring trouble, Jud. 14:16, 17; 16:15-17
Samson
Lessons
Uncontrolled fleshly passions bring trouble, Jud. 14:16, 17; 16:15-17
Consequences:
Financial.
Large debt.
Physical.
Accidents.
Commit other sin.

11. Children of God will be betrayed by those close to them.
Samson
Lessons
Children of God will be betrayed
by those close to them.
Jesus & Judas, Psa. 41:9
Paul & Demas, Col. 4:14; 2 Tim. 4:10
Faithful Christians, Mt. 10:21, 22, 34-39
Father & mother.
Son & daughter.
Brother & sister.

12. We must fight the enemies of God, Jud. 14:1-4, 19, 20; 15:1-17
Samson
Lessons
We must fight the enemies of God, Jud. 14:1-4, 19, 20; 15:1-17
Soldiers of Christ, 2 Tim. 2:3
Fight the good fight, 2 Tim. 4:6-8
Armor, Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Cor. 10:3-5

13. Compromise leads to a downfall, Jud. 16:19-21
Samson
Lessons
Compromise leads to a downfall, Jud. 16:19-21
Pestered, cf. Lk. 22:33, 54-62
Devil.
Coworkers, school mates.
Children.
Spouse.
Will you give up your vow?

14. We must be willing to “die” for God, Jud. 16:23-31
Samson
Lessons
We must be willing to “die” for God, Jud. 16:23-31
NOT suicide!
Self-sacrifice, Lk. 9:23
Die to:
Society, Gal. 6:14; 1 Pt. 4:3, 4
Family, Lk. 14:26, 27
Self, Rom. 6:5-7; Col. 3:3, 4

15. Men and women of faith, Heb. 11
Samson
Men and women of faith, Heb. 11
Expected.
Unexpected.

16. Copy strengths, avoid weaknesses.
Samson
Copy strengths, avoid weaknesses.
Faults not excused.
Hope for us.