In Part 2 of this passage, we look at five principles that are highlighted as it relates to the believers' completeness in Christ. Because we are complete in Him, we are spiritually circumcised and spiritually alive. Because of this reality, we are not to let anyone judge and condemn us or lead us into legalism. Our sufficiency is in Christ.

Samson, now a grown man, asks his parents to arrange for him to marry a Philistine girl he saw in a nearby town. Also, Samson slays a lion with his bare hands and devised a riddle. The passage then turns to his wedding celebration.

Believers are made spiritually alive by God, not by following man-made regulations.

The Angel of the Lord, the pre-Incarnate Christ, appears to Samson's parents. He was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from bondage to the Philistines.

Man’s philosophy and human traditions are no match for knowledge of God through Christ.

The elders of Gilead seek out Jephthah to lead them against the Ammonites. After the victory, the Ephraimites are upset because they were not included in the battle. A conflict arises between Gilead and Ephraim, which ends tragically.

Gospel ministry is not one of ease and comfort, but one of sacrificial service.

In this Bible study, Israel falls into apostasy once again, this time for 18 years. They call out to the Lord, but they did not receive immediate deliverance. However, Israel put away the foreign gods from among them and served the Lord, and the Lord had mercy on Israel.

In this sermon, we will answer four questions from this passage: 1) Who is the agent in our reconciliation? 2) What was man’s estate before receiving Christ? 3) How can man be reconciled to God? 4) What does reconciliation do for the Christian? 5) Application: How is reconciled man to live?

In this Bible study, Abimelech assumes power after the death of his father, Gideon. The results are disastrous. He was the anti-deliverer and oppressor of the people, unlike Christ, who delivers those who are oppressed by sin and its misery and condemnation.