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We see Samson's death today, a story that many of us are familiar with. But when you read it, you see something perhaps unexpected. Samson asks for strength so that he can be an instrument of revenge. That is not something that we are supposed to be about as Christians, is it?  We are supposed to forgive and not seek vengeance. So, even though Samson doesn't have the best of intentions, God was still able to use him for justice.  Samson, and really all of Judges, is an embodiment of Romans 8:28; all things work for good. Not all things are good, but God can bring good out of every situation. Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2016%3A%2023-31&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

Today, we are going to take quite the ride. What is the connection between Samson's hair and baptism? Samson's hair is symbolic of the connection he has with God; it is the symbol of the covenant that his parents made with God and that he (by and large) kept.  So, the hair was not the “thing,” but it was the outward sign of “thing.”  In the same way, our wedding rings are that visible symbol and reminder of our wedding vows; his hair is that. And for us, as Christians, our baptism is that exact same thing. Remember your baptism. Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2016%3A%201-22&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

Chapter 3 completes Peter's 2nd letter. The first 13 verses tell of the coming day of judgment. Verses 1-5 speak of the wilful ignorance – ie by deliberate choice – of the coming judgments upon the wicked. The Apostle shows that despite warnings given to Noah and to those of his generation for 120 years (see also Hebrews 11 verse 7) those who had once been believers had chosen to abandon their faith. Though punishment seemed slow in coming it was certain. The slowness was to give time for people to repent and turn to God. Our God is not willing that any should perish (verses 8-9). Opportunity must be seized now as there will not always be opportunity. Like unsuspecting individuals those who are unready for the Lord's return will find themselves suddenly ensnared (like a thief in the night surprises those who are not prepared). Our Lord Jesus Christ describes this in Luke 21verses 34-36. Paul likewise speaks of this time in1 Thessalonians 5 verses 1-9. The dissolution of the Mosaic order is described as the heavens and earth being dissolved. This is a common Biblical figure of speech (see Deuteronomy 32 verse 1 and Isaiah 1 verses 2 and 10). Seeing we are certain of the coming of the heavenly kingdom (Revelation 4 and 5 describe this time) Peter quotes from Isaiah 65verses 17-25) that we must live righteously and in readiness for our Lord's return. So the life and behaviour of the believer must be fashioned in conformity with our desire to be part of the kingdom of our Lord and Christ (Revelation 11:1-9). Final words from Peter finish the letter in verses 14-18. The Apostle commends them to pay heed to the writings of Paul. The two great Apostles – Peter and Paul – stand shoulder to shoulder in their teachings and in their believing of and living the Truth. Peter's concluding words in verse 18 should be read aloud slowly and pondered.

Judges 16 commences by reiterating Samson's, as well as our own problem- “he saw”. Samson failed in letting his heart follow his eyes. This was a problem for his entire life: surely each of us knows this struggle. We are told that Samson ‘saw a harlot' and was enticed. Other scriptural examples of being enticed by the desire of our eyes are Eve, Lot, Achan etc – it is desire driven by covetousness. Samson at midnight separates himself from his foolishness – and typical of the Abrahamic Covenant Seed – he takes possession of “the gate of his enemy”, on this occasion in Gaza, and carries that gate towards Hebron (meaning ‘fellowship'). After this Samson strayed in the vineyards of the notorious Sorek grape, where he fell in love with the well favoured harlot, whose clientele included the lords of the earth and the merchants (Revelation 17). This Nazarite is failing to honour any part of his vow. Delilah was that notorious woman. Delilah sorely pressed him until he reveals that the secret of his strength lies in the Nazarite Vow which bound him to his God. Samson was ironically blinded: a metaphor of his problem. The Philistines made Samson to serve his enemies in public humiliation. He served the enemies he had once afflicted. In his downcast condition he reflects upon his folly and seeks once again for the fellowship with his God that he had lost and now longs for. As a symbol of his renewed status his hair grew. The Nazarite who had broken his vow was to shave his head before allowing his hair to grow back (Numbers 6verses 9-12). If we did not have the record of Hebrews 11verses 32-34 we may have questioned whether Samson was a faithful man. Certainly he was! We can only endorse Yahweh's gracious forgiveness to this man and how encouraging is this to us. Samson slew more in his death than throughout the entire 40 years of his judgeship. After the destruction of the mighty Assyrian army and Hezekiah's miraculous recovery from a fatal leprosy Babylon (Nineveh's rival) sent its ambassadors to congratulate king Hezekiah. These envoys carried gifts and sought to discover the extent of Judah's wealth. Hezekiah was lifted up in pride and he showed and told them everything about his kingdom. 2 Chronicles 32 verses 23-31 provides details about this. Read these verses and compare them with the lessons that the Apostle Paul may have drawn from these events in 1 Timothy 6verses 17-19. Read these verses carefully and ponder what it teaches us about how we must live today. Chapter 3 completes Peter's 2nd letter. The first 13 verses tell of the coming day of judgment. Verses 1-5 speak of the wilful ignorance – ie by deliberate choice – of the coming judgments upon the wicked. The Apostle shows that despite warnings given to Noah and to those of his generation for 120 years (see also Hebrews 11 verse 7) those who had once been believers had chosen to abandon their faith. Though punishment seemed slow in coming it was certain. The slowness was to give time for people to repent and turn to God. Our God is not willing that any should perish (verses 8-9). Opportunity must be seized now as there will not always be opportunity. Like unsuspecting individuals those who are unready for the Lord's return will find themselves suddenly ensnared (like a thief in the night surprises those who are not prepared). Our Lord Jesus Christ describes this in Luke 21verses 34-36. Paul likewise speaks of this time in 1 Thessalonians 5 verses 1-9. The dissolution of the Mosaic order is described as the heavens and earth being dissolved. This is a common Biblical figure of speech (see Deuteronomy 32 verse 1 and Isaiah 1 verses 2 and 10). Seeing we are certain of the coming of the heavenly kingdom (Revelation 4 and 5 describe this time) Peter quotes from Isaiah 65verses 17-25) that we must live righteously and in readiness for our Lord's return. So the life and behaviour of the believer must be fashioned in conformity with our desire to be part of the kingdom of our Lord and Christ (Revelation 11:1-9). Final words from Peter finish the letter in verses 14-18. The Apostle commends them to pay heed to the writings of Paul. The two great Apostles – Peter and Paul – stand shoulder to shoulder in their teachings and in their believing of and living the Truth. Peter's concluding words in verse 18 should be read aloud slowly and pondered.

20 Proverbs 23-24; 07 Judges 16-20; 19 Psalms 53-58; 40 Matthew 26-28

Samson Brings Down the HouseJudges 16:5-31Sunday (6-8-25) night Bible Study

1st June 2025: Finishing the story of Samson, we see the gospel that both confront and comforts us in our sin.

This week, we dive into the dramatic life of Samson—a man anointed with extraordinary strength but entangled in compromise. In Judges 16, we'll see how sin led to downfall—but also how God's grace still had the final word.Whether you're wrestling with temptation or trying to make sense of past failures, this message offers truth, hope, and restoration.

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Today, we'll conclude the account of Samson, one of Israel's judges. As you may recall from the last episode, Samson was supposed to be dedicated to the Lord as a Nazirite from birth, and yet he did very little to keep that vow. We pick up his story with the account of his interactions with a Philistine woman named Delilah, a woman of the very nation that Israel had been tasked with destroying for their perpetual evil. As a representative of Israel, it's no surprise that in the end, he falls to the strength of another nation because he gives into his passions. In the end, however, the angel's prediction is true: he will begin to save Israel from the power of the Philistines.Judges 16 - 1:01 . Judges 17 - 9:24 . Judges 18 - 11:46 . Psalm 82 - 18:24 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Tonight, Pastor Taylor Gabbert wraps up his miniseries on the life of Samson as we continue in our series through the book of Judges.

Judges - Samson's Weakness, Delilah Extracts His Secret, Samson Is Avenged.

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07 Judges 16-17; 19 Psalms 70-71; 1 Corinthians 12-13

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Summary of Judges 16 (Samson and Delilah)Judges 16 tells the story of Samson, a man blessed with supernatural strength by God, and his downfall through betrayal. Samson falls in love with Delilah, who is bribed by the Philistine rulers to uncover the secret of his strength. After several failed attempts, Samson finally reveals that his strength lies in his uncut hair—a symbol of his vow to God.Delilah cuts his hair while he sleeps, and the Philistines capture him, gouge out his eyes, and imprison him. While in prison, Samson's hair begins to grow back. During a Philistine celebration in their temple, they bring him out to mock him. Samson prays to God for strength one last time. He pushes down the temple pillars, killing himself and thousands of Philistines—defeating his enemies in death.Your words were found and I ate them

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Reading by Pastor John Dunn ---   Judges 16-18   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2016-18&version=ESV&interface=print

Day 95: Judges 16-18✝️Daily Scripture: Chronological Bible Readings (KJV)The complete King James Bible in a year, in chronological order. Read by C Levi Farrell.This podcast is free, and ad-free. To support its creator or purchase lossless audio, visit CLeviFarrell.comChapters:(00:00) Judges 16(06:13) Judges 17(08:22) Judges 18

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Daily Morning Prayer (3/24/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 116=118; Judges 16; John 11To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/

Daily Morning Prayer (3/24/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 116=118; Judges 16; John 11To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/

God draws straight lines with crooked sticks. This is good news for us because we are messy people. Does your sin ever paralyze you as if God can't use you? In today's episode, Keith shares how Judges 16:23-31 reminds us that God can use messy people and encourages us to resist sin. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter@TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Judges 16:23-31

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 16:20, David Platt warns against self-reliance and calls us to seek God's presence.We hope you'll join us for Secret Church 25 on April 11. For six hours, we'll dig deep into the book of Matthew and pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters. If you register by April 2 and live in the US, UK, or Canada, we'll make sure your printed guided scripture journal gets to you in time for the event. Sign up today at radical.net/sc25 Explore more content from Radical.

Do you have main character syndrome? Is God a mere sidekick? What's the source of your strength? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 16:1-22 reminds us that God, the true main character, doesn't give up on us despite our selfishness. We love to hear from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below and tell us your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter@TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Judges 16:1-22

Triumph or tragedy? How should we think about Samson's successes and mistakes? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss this story and how Samson's choices reflect his heart and spiritual sight for the Lord.  Additional References: Isaiah 53

Judges 16 “Sin Will Blind You, Bind You, and Grind You” 1. Samson blinded by self desires (v.1-3) 2. Samson bound to seduction (v.4-22) 3. Samson grinded by pride (v.23-31)

In life, we are often faced with a choice: to live in a way that pleases God or to live in pursuit of our own desires and the approval of the world. Scripture makes it clear that we cannot serve both God and the world, yet many Christians attempt to do so. We must make a deliberate decision—to fully surrender our lives to God or to submit to the fleeting pleasures of this world.

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.

This chapter highlights Samson and his relationship with Delilah. We also read about how Samson dies.