2. JUDGES 13:1-16:31 It is not our righteousness that allows us to be used of God...It is His Righteousness that will prevail regardless of our stupidity.

3. Rebellion Oppression Repentance Deliverance

4. NIV JUDGES: GOD’S RESCUE IN PERILOUS TIMES JUDGES 13:1 – 16:31 1:1 1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 1:5 the boy is to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from the womb. He will take the lead in delivering Israel from the hands of the Philistines.” 1:25 He grew and the LORD blessed him, 25 and the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him 16:28 28 Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more,

5. Samson VS The Philistines

6. Prophecy, Birth and Vow (chapter 13)

7. Early years and victories (14:1-15:20)

8. Desire / Deception and Death (16:1-20)

9. CHALLENGE Lessons from Samson’s Life

10. CHALLENGE I Must Learn A Lesson About Ridicule

11. NIV JUDGES: GOD’S RESCUE IN PERILOUS TIMES 1 Pet. 4:12-17 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

12. NIV JUDGES: GOD’S RESCUE IN PERILOUS TIMES Matt. 5:11-12 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

13. CHALLENGE I Must Learn A Lesson About Repentance

14. NIV JUDGES: GOD’S RESCUE IN PERILOUS TIMES 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

15. NIV JUDGES: GOD’S RESCUE IN PERILOUS TIMES Pro. 28:13 3 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

16. CHALLENGE I Must Learn A Lesson About Restoration