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Facts About Samson

Facts About Samson. He Was A Judge. - Jdg. 2:18 He Was Chosen From Birth & A Nazarite. – Jdg. 13:2-5 The Spirit Of The Lord Was Upon Him. – Jdg. 13:24-25. Samson Physically Strong, Spiritually Weak. Ignored The Nazarite Vow. (14:8-9) Married Outside Children Of Israel. (14:2-3)

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Facts About Samson

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  1. Facts About Samson • He Was A Judge. - Jdg. 2:18 • He Was Chosen From Birth & A Nazarite. – Jdg. 13:2-5 • The Spirit Of The Lord Was Upon Him. – Jdg. 13:24-25

  2. Samson Physically Strong, Spiritually Weak • Ignored The Nazarite Vow. (14:8-9) • Married Outside Children Of Israel. (14:2-3) • Sexually Immoral. (16:1) • Acted Out Of Personal Vengeance Toward Enemies. • Destroyed Lion With Bare Hands. (14:5-6) • Killed 20 Men Of Ashkelon. (14:19) • Killed 1000 Men With Jawbone Of A Donkey. (15:14-15) • Carried Away The Gates To The City Of Gaza. (16:1-3)

  3. And she said, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" So he awoke from his sleep, and said, "I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free!" But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him. (Judges 16:20)

  4. Some Do Not Know The Lord Has Departed From Them • God’s Presence Is Spiritual, His Departure Has No Outward Sign Jn. 4:24 • God Is Longsuffering - Seeks To Forgive & Save – • Samson Could Have Been Defeated At Any Time. • 2 Pet. 3:9, 15

  5. Some Do Not Know The Lord Has Departed From Them • Maintain Position Or Standing – • No Indication He Was Opposed • 1 Cor. 5:1-2 • Service To God Continues Out Of Habit • “I Will Go Out As Before . . .” (16:20) • Col. 3:23

  6. Some Do Not Know The Lord Has Departed From Them • Falling Away Is Gradual - Drift Away – Heb. 2:1 • Tests For God’s Absence Not Applied – 2 Cor. 13:5 • Self-dependent - Think God Will Not Depart • “I Will Go Out As Before.” (16:20) • 1 Cor. 10:12

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