Judges 16:4-21 - “When We THINK We are Strong” - Samson concluded his strength would never fail him, yet it did.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 11

Judges 16:1-3 - “When We Want the Attention” - Samson shows off his strength, but it's actually a demonstration of his weakness.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:1-13, Luke 7

Judges 15:1-8 - “When We Exact Vengeance” - Samson retaliates and finds no peace for it.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 3, Luke 6

October 10 - Judges 15:9-20 - “Defending Ourselves” - Samson wanted to show how powerful he was and how he could defend himself.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5-7

Judges 14:15-20 - “A Man Loses His Cool” - Samson lost though he won.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2, Luke 2:39-52

Judges 14:5-14 - “A Child Loses Control” - Samson will lose many things in his life. Here he loses his special standing as a Nazarite and he loses his temper.

Scripture Reading: Mark 2

Judges 14:1-4 - “A Child’s Disrespect for His Parents” - Throughout Samson’s life we read of his rebellion to authority. It began very early in life.

Scripture Reading: John 2-4

Judges 13:24-25 - “The Child is Born” - Samson is born and is immediately filled with the Spirit. Sound familiar?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 4, Luke 4-5, John 1:15-51

Judges 13:8-23 - “A Dad Prays” - Take note of Manoah’s prayer and his plea to the Lord.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3

Judges 13:1-7 - “The Promise of a Special Child” - Yet another barren couple will give birth to a child who will make a difference.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2, Luke 2:39-52