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Samson: A Lesson in Spiritual Responsibility

Explore the story of Samson in the book of Judges, focusing on his careless vow and the consequences of his actions. This study delves into the themes of repentance, obedience, and the importance of staying true to one's spiritual commitments. Discover valuable lessons on starting well versus finishing strong in your faith journey.

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Samson: A Lesson in Spiritual Responsibility

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  1. LEADING A NATION BACK TO GOD Studies in the book of Judges “Samson, Careless in His Vow” Judges 13:1- 16:31

  2. “Samson, Careless in His Vow” ‘STARTING OFF RIGHT DOES NOT GUARANTEE FINISHING WELL’ [3:5-7, 12-14; 4:1-3; 6:1,2; 8:33-35; 10:6-9] Judges 10:10-16 The last recorded repentance of Israel. The reason this section: (13:1 – 16:31) is a birth narrative is to counter the gods of the Philistines. (Ashtaroth, female counter part to baal)

  3. “Samson, Careless in His Vow” Spiritual Spiral for the Seventh Time: “Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord” (vs.1-3) Hebrews 2:1-3

  4. “Samson, Careless in His Vow” Supernatural Arrival: (vs.1-3) Instructions on rearing the child: Responsive worship: (altar and sacrifice) Understanding God: (will He kill us?) Psalm 127:3-5 “arrows go where they are pointed.”

  5. “Samson, Careless in His Vow” Superficial Devotion: (vs.3,4) Nazarite: 1. No fermented beverages. 2. No touching dead corpses. 3. No cutting of the hair. Romans 12:1,2

  6. “Samson, Careless in His Vow” Strong Assignment: “To deliver Israel from the hand of the Philistines” (vs.5) John 15:7

  7. Life Steps • Compromising the Word and Idolatrous worship is costly. • A Spiritual spiral has only one recovery, REPENTANCE. • Be on guard against hasty “Promises” ‘STARTING OFF RIGHT DOES NOT GUARANTEE FINISHING WELL’

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