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Samson’s Riddle (Judges 14). GOD’S POWER WILL OVERRULE MAN’S DESIRES ( 14:1-4 ). THE LION IN THE WAY ( 14:5-6 ) Satan Can approach when least expected 1 Pet 1:8-9; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 2 Cor 2:11 Satan May attack during times of joy 1 Kings 18-19; Gen 39; Acts 6:8-9; 9:22-23
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THE LION IN THE WAY (14:5-6) • Satan Can approach when least expected • 1 Pet 1:8-9; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 2 Cor 2:11 • Satan May attack during times of joy • 1 Kings 18-19; Gen 39; Acts 6:8-9; 9:22-23 • Satan Will devour those who travel his road • Gen 4:7
VICTORY OVER THE LION (14:6) • Samson had nothing in his hand • Matt 10:6-10; 2 Cor 10:3-5 • Samson’s strength came from the LORD • Eph 6:10-18 • Samson concealed his victory; he didn’t boast • Gal 6:14; Eph 2:9
SAMSON’S RIDDLE (14:8-14) • “That which appears to be harsh & destruct-ive may be found to contain sources of life & happiness.” • Forest fires – Rotting leaves – National Revolutions • The preaching of the Christ (Matt 10:34-39) • Discipline (1 Cor 5:5; Heb 12:11)
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