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Growing up, you might have been taught that Samson was a hero. But is that true? Was Samson someone we should mirror? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 14reminds us that God can use messy people for good. 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 14

Do you worship the wrong hero? Do you determine good and evil based on your feelings? Was Samson faithful or disobedient? In today's episode, Tanya shares how Judges 13 encourages us to save our worship for the hero that truly saves: Jesus. 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 13

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are looking at a question about eternal security. Was Judas a saved individual or someone who lost his salvation? Was Samson a believer? Listen and be challenged by today's episode of the Grace in Focus podcast!

Does God cause people to sin?How can God use sin for good?Was Samson righteous?This week, Chris and David tackle the difficult account of the Old Testament judge, Samson. Samson's story can be found in the book of Judges, chapters 13-17. Chris and David read and discuss his birth through his death and how God used him to prosper the people of Israel. So grab your Bibles, and come read with us.We need your support! Support from listeners like you keeps Come Read with Me going, so please consider donating at www.burningheart.org/comereadwithme.If you're not already, make sure to follow Chris on instagram for 60 sermons on @revchris7, and make sure to give David a follow on @burningheartorg.Come Read with Me, with Rev Chris and David Ingall is produced by the Listenarium. Original music by Jack Gionis.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:54)‘I'm 72 and Don't Have Kids. I Don't Regret It.': A Regrettable Argument Shows Up Discrediting the Goods of Having Children and GrandchildrenI'm 72 and Don't Have Kids. I Don't Regret It by Business Insider (Louisa Rogers)Part II (07:54 - 12:20)I'm an Atheist Listener. I Disagree With Your Assertion That Atheists Have No Ground for Viewing Human Beings as Special in Creation. — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart III (12:20 - 14:09)Does Running for Political Office Contradict the Virtue of Humility in the Christian Worldview? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (14:09 - 16:37)What Advice Would You Give to a Christian Considering Political Office? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (16:37 - 19:44)How Does the New Age Movement Compare to the New Thought Movement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (19:44 - 20:38)‘Work Hard. Fall in Love. Don't Lose Your Sense of Humor.' What Would You Add to This Commencement Advice? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (20:38 - 22:11)What is a Martyr? Was Samson a Martyr? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VIII (22:11 - 26:35)What About Lex, Rex? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

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Was Samson a good monk or a bad monk? What does it mean to take the Nazirite vow, and does this relate to Christian monasticism? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew continue their series on the sacraments of the Orthodox Church.

Was Samson a good monk or a bad monk? What does it mean to take the Nazirite vow, and does this relate to Christian monasticism? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew continue their series on the sacraments of the Orthodox Church.

Was Samson a good monk or a bad monk? What does it mean to take the Nazirite vow, and does this relate to Christian monasticism? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew continue their series on the sacraments of the Orthodox Church.

Was Samson a hero or a disgraceful, lawless man-- Listen to a new study of this man who earned both those descriptions during his lifetime. Find out who the Philistines were and where they dwelt. Learn about the parents of Samson. See that his mother was barren for many years and learn that barrenness was true of many of the most notable women of the Old Testament. See that physical barrenness is a picture of the spiritual barrenness of all of us when we are born, but that God gives new life when we believe in Christ as our Savior.

Was Samson a hero or a disgraceful, lawless man? Listen to a new study of this man who earned both those descriptions during his lifetime. Find out who the Philistines were and where they dwelled. Learn about the parents of Samson. See that his mother was barren for many years and learn that barrenness was true of many of the most notable women of the Old Testament. See that physical barrenness is a picture of the spiritual barrenness of all of us when we are born, but that God gives new life when we believe in Christ as our Savior.

Was Samson a hero or a disgraceful, lawless man? Listen to a new study of this man who earned both those descriptions during his lifetime. Find out who the Philistines were and where they dwelled. Learn about the parents of Samson. See that his mother was barren for many years and learn that barrenness was true of many of the most notable women of the Old Testament. See that physical barrenness is a picture of the spiritual barrenness of all of us when we are born, but that God gives new life when we believe in Christ as our Savior.

Finishing up our month-long journey through the Book of Judges, we delve into the book's most famous character. Was Samson simply the Jewish Hercules? Like so many stories in the Bible, there's far more here than meets the eye. Join us as we explore the many subtle, hidden messages in this story with surprising relevance to our lives today. The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Harold Berman of Efrat, Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here on 94.1 The Voice KBXL and also on Sunday evenings at 5 pm on our sister station 790 KSPD. They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Jew in an ongoing dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but never shying away from the differences. They offer their listeners insights into each other's faiths that don't come up much elsewhere, that can only come through sincere conversation. The weekly discussion is more than a program about a topic; it's a demonstration of how God can bring two people together from 9,000 miles away to bridge the differences, learn from each other, and strengthen their own faiths. If you would like to learn more about this fantastic radio ministry, please visit their website at theteacherandthepreacher.com.

< Back to Judges IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSGod Uses Samson to Reduce the Power of the Philistines Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Ungodly anger and revenge bring about great destruction.Godly faith and courage bring about great victory.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONIf you have a physical need, pray about it.QUESTIONSSamson judged Israel for twenty years. Was this a peaceful time?In Chapters 13 and 14, we read that the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson. In Chapter 15, when did the Spirit of the Lord not come upon him?How did Israel help Samson overcome the Philistines?Was Samson a good witness for the Lord?How many men did Samson kill with the jawbone of a donkey?ANSWERSNo, the Philistines were a very powerful enemy over Israel, and Samson had only begun to deliver Israel from their hand (13:5).When he was acting in anger and with ungodly revenge (15:7).For the most part, Israel was content to live as they were and did not rise up to fight with Samson. The people were apathetic and reluctant to resist the enemy. So, for the most part, Samson fought the Philistines alone.Because of his disobedience to God's laws and to his Nazarite vows, and because of his wilfulness and uncontrolled anger, it is doubtful that he was a good witness for God.One thousand men. (15:15-16)DISCUSS/CONSIDERSamson disobeyed God's law by marrying a pagan Philistine woman. This disobedience resulted in further wrong-doing, uncontrolled anger and revenge. There is always bad fall-out from disobedience. There is always a negative consequence of uncontrolled anger. Have you found this to be true? Samson did many things in the name of Samson, not in the name of the Lord. Are you doing God's work in God's way to bring honor to His name?Samson showed some acts of courage and faith because he knew the deliverance of God. What evidence is there in your life of acting on faith? Is your witness one of anger and ungodly revenge or one of faith and courage?CHALLENGESamson was extremely thirsty after his battle with the Philistines. When he asked God to meet his physical need, God met it in a most miraculous way. Do you ask God to meet your physical and spiritual needs? Remember, there is difference between physical wants and physical needs.KEY VERSES"Samson said, 'I will surely taken revenge on you...so he attacked them with a great slaughter... Samson said, 'This time I shall be blameless regarding the Philistines if I harm them!" Judges 15:3, 7-8 "Samson cried out to the Lord, 'Shall I now die of thirst?" Judges 15:18 "God split the hollow place...and water came out. Samson drank, and his spirit returned, and he revived." Judges 15:19

< Back to Judges IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSGod Uses Samson Despite his Shortcomings Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Compromise can ruin a life of great potentialCompromise cannot ruin the law of God's providence.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONDon't use the Samson method of finding a spouse.QUESTIONSDid Samson reach his full potential as a servant of God?Was Samson a man of faith?When Samson referred to his wife as a heifer, what did that imply?Samson had godly parents who loved and worshipped the Lord, and gave Samson good and godly counsel. Was it their fault that Samson failed to live up to their expectations?How did Samson compromise God's law and his Nazarite vows?What was the riddle that Samson posed to the Philistines?ANSWERSNo. For all of his physical strength, he was a morally weak man. He could not control his passions and lusts. He had no self-control, and as a result he broke his Nazarite vows more than once.Yes, Samson was a man of faith in spite of his glaring weakness of self-discipline. He is in the "Hall of Faith"l in Hebrews 11.That she was an untamed and stubborn woman who had betrayed him.No. See Lesson 21, Discuss / Consider #3. It was Samson himself who compromised God's law because he had no self-control, no self-discipline.He compromised God's law by intermarrying with the Philistines. He compromised his Nazarite vow by drinking wine at the seven-day Philistine wedding; he touched a dead lion; and later he told the secret of his strength, allowing his hair to be cut.It was a riddle based on his experience with the lion and the honey. (See Judges 14:8-9, 14, 18.)DISCUSS/CONSIDERCompromising God's law can ruin a life of great potential. This was true in the case of Samson because of his wilfulness, and lack of self-control and self-discipline. What he wanted, he wanted, and he wanted it right then. What was true for Samson can be true for us. God blesses His people with gifts and talents, but compromise can cut short a life of potential for God.Regardless of Samson's irreverent behavior, God used him. Does that mean it's OK to disobey the Lord and go against God's will if something good comes out of it? Does that mean that God's plans will be thwarted? Read Ephesians 1:11.CHALLENGEDo you want a Samson-type marriage, or do you want a Scripture-type marriage? Christians who are considering marriage would do well to take time to build a Christ-honoring relationship.KEY VERSES"Samson saw a Philistine woman and said to his parents, 'Get her for me, for she pleases me well." Judges 14:1-3"The Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson." Judges 13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14

Physical Strength and Spiritual Weakness  (Judges 13:3-5; 24-25) We read how Samson's parents experienced the struggle of many, unable to have a child yet desperately longing for a young family. Amid their heartache, an angel appears and announces the birth of a unique child. Take-Home: For many, the journey of infertility is your story. Yahweh sees you, and He knows your heart. Cry out to him. For some,  you carry the heavy weight of not having children. God has special care for the childless.  God may not give children, but by his grace, he has made us his children. Rest in His care. Samson did not have the typical gender reveal party. Instead, an angel of the Lord announced his birth and prescribed that this boy would live with as a Nazirite for all the days of his life. Examples of Nazirites in the Bible are Samson, Samuel, and likely John the Baptist. In the OT, only men from the tribe of Levi could serve the Lord in the Tabernacle. The Nazirite vow enabled ordinary people to serve the Lord in extraordinary ways. Through this vow, any man or woman, the ordinary Israelite, was given a special status resembling the priest, “holy to the Lord.” Take-Home: The Nazirite vow was a visible sign that Adonai can do holy things through ordinary people. 2 Cor 5:20  Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ's behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” Jesus makes ordinary people holy people. For all Yahweh followers, including Samson, the vow included three specific areas of restriction: (1) abstain from wine, beer, or any grape products + Grapico (2) avoid anything unclean, especially death and carcasses (3) no razor can touch your head for as long as the days of the vow. So the boy grew, and the Lord blessed him, and the spirit of the Lord began to stir him. Read 14:5-9 Samson's first superhuman act was the slaying of a young lion. In fact, not only did Samson destroy the lion, he tore the lion apart with his bare hands! Keep in mind that they are in Timnah because of Samson's self-pleasing heart. Surprisingly Samson tells no one. Later, walking near the exact location, a swarm of bees inhabited the carcass, and Samson got a taste of fresh wild honey. What would have been an occasion for wonderment and celebration now becomes a test. Samson's vow to the Lord called restrictions on death. To eat honey would be to spit on his promise to God. Failed test #1 Take-Home: Samson chose pleasure over purity, feeling over faith, comfort over conviction and refused to take his faithfulness seriously. Is your faith worth it? Read 14:10-11 Now we find Samson back in Timnah at his wedding feast. While this party might seem benign at first, there is so much more under the surface. This was not a Chucky cheese celebration.  Samson had bad company as the Philistines were known for their wine and beer - ancient pottery with built-in filters. One translator called the party a ”drinkfest.” Bad company leads to bad choices and breaks the second portion of his Nazirite vow to the Lord by participating in the feast. Take-Home: Samson chose pleasure over holiness and refused to take his faithfulness seriously. Samson cared more about what others thought than Yahweh. Read 16:15-17 Now we meet another one of Samson's lady friends. This is the only female in the narrative who receives a name, Delilah. We are told that this is not one of Samson's usual relationships because he falls in love with her. Samson doesn't know that the Philistines are fed up and have paid Delilah 1,100 pieces of silver to help destroy the judge. Three times Samson lies with the wrong answer to his strength. Finally, he reveals the truth: my hair has never been cut because I am a Nazirite to God from birth. This confession is remarkable because it declares that Samson is acutely aware of his spiritual calling. Yet, Samson does not reveal his covenant with Yahweh. As far as Delilah knew, Samson had a promise with the Philistine gods. Yet, at this moment, Samson's commitment to the Lord meant so little that he lumped it in with every other deity. Take-Home: Who is Worthy?: In some respect, it's quite possible that Samson was embarrassed to use the name, Yahweh. Was it possible that Samson knew the damage he was bringing to the reputation of the God of Israel within the Philistine community? Phil 1:27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Every citizen of heaven is an ambassador on this earth. Live boldly and live worthy. Flippant Faith: The Samson story is a sad story of broken vows to God. But the more painful narrative is that Samson never takes his commitment to the Lord seriously. Is your faith genuine or simply a cultural token? The Cost of Following Jesus: Why did Samson confess after waiting so long? Some have suggested that Samson's vow had become a burden, and he wanted release (like any other man). Was Samson tired of the cost? If following Jesus Christ doesn't cost you anything, it's because you've bought into 'American Christianity.' –Paul Washer Read 16:19-20 Samson sleeps and receives the first haircut of his life. Waking, the judge did not realize that the Spirit of the Lord departed. Was the strength in his hair? Not entirely. The power of Samson flowed from his commitment to Yahweh, bound by his Nazirite vow. With his head shaved, Samson lost the final portion of his oath to Yahweh. So What? Samson is the reminder of how much faith matters. Unfortunately, many of us have Samson syndrome; on the outside, we look strong, but inside we lack commitment. In Christ, are called to be anti-Samsons.  2 Cor. 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” The Gospel has room for only one hero—His name is Jesus Like Samson's call from above, will you embrace our holy calling? Will you find your absolute joy and reason for living in being what Jesus has called you to be? Would you come to Jesus today and be made holy? Father, today I recognize I can't do it in my own strength;  I want to hear you, love you, and live for you! I know I fall short.  I believe Christ came to live, die, and was raised from the death—to rescue me from my sin. Forgive me. I turn from me and put my trust in You.  Today by faith, I recognize Jesus as my King.

We either overthink reading the Bible or we don't really think about it at all. Neither is good to start a habit of reading the Bible, right? My friends and I talk about, well--a lot of different things, but we had a great conversation about reading the Bible. There's a lot of different opinions about how to read the Bible, but it's mainly a story. A lot of people go find something in the Bible to address the topic they want or need to learn about, which isn't wrong but if that's the only way we try to read or use the Bible, we will miss out on the big story being told in the scriptures.As I got older I realized that all the people in the Bible stories we heard as kids weren't meant to be models for us but mirrors! We only get bits and pieces of the stories as children and so we miss out on the full purpose of the stories. We learned about David and Goliath, but the adults are definitely uncomfortable saying that David cut off Goliath's head, too. We don't see that part in the children's cartoons, do we? Reading the Bible in its entirety is crucial even if it's kind of boring at times. I'm sorry, was that too honest? Yes, sometimes there are parts of the Bible that can put you to sleep, but if you keep reading you'll find some weird stuff, interesting stuff, and even things that minister to you. It's a story to lead you to Jesus because it's all about Him. Content notes3:12 Question of the day: “What is a common myth about your job?”9:35 “Invisible Statue” articlehttp://t.ly/97hz12:14 Main Topic: How to study the Bible16:15 Wrong ways to approach the Bible21:06 What are you studying? What are you studying for?22:03 The importance of simply reading scripture vs. studying26:35 Teaching the Bible to teenagers35:57 Was Samson a superhero? Where the bible cartoons get it wrong.51:26 Being familiar with God's Word is not just for spiritual leaders, but all disciples.55:52 As a normal Christian, what do I do when I'm reading through the Bible and nothing makes sense? Where is the starting point?Recommended ResourcesThis podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we may receive a small commission. Here are some books we'd recommend to dive deeper on the topic of Grace.54:36 The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited - Scot McKnighthttps://amzn.to/3mcH4OS58:36 The Message Bible: The Bible in contemporary language - Eugene Petersonhttps://amzn.to/3uj8Xbq1:07:30 Thompson Chain-Reference Bible ESVhttps://amzn.to/3zPp8yc1:08:35 YouVersion Bible Apphttp://t.ly/0aLC1:09:34 Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org1:10:14 The Bible Projecthttps://bibleproject.com/1:11:47 How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth - Gordon D. Feehttps://amzn.to/3ihetqd1:12:02 How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour - Gordon D. Feehttps://amzn.to/3kLdCzI1:14:14 Letters from a Skeptic: A Son Wrestles with His Father's Questions about Christianity - Dr. Greg Boydhttps://amzn.to/39NaBc61:15:43 ESV Bible Journalshttps://amzn.to/39Oa1L71:16:36 Spoken Gospel Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpokenGospel

Judges 14 - Was Samson a Failure?

Judges 14 - Was Samson a Failure?

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Was Samson really the hero he is made out to be? Pastor Mark explores some of Samson’s life from Judges 14.

Do you know what a soul tie is? Have you ever been involved in a soul tie relationship? Was Samson and Delilah in a soul tie relationship? Which leads me to my next question. Did Delilah pimp Samson out of his strength? Tune in as the "Girlz Talk... Real Talk" podcast host and guests, Chandra Brundige and Tracy Palmer, tell the "Truth about Soul Ties" Serie. I challenge you to listen in as we talk about soul ties and discover the answer to the questions, "Was Samson and Delilah having a sould tie relationship?" This promises to be an informative, enlightening and exciting conversation. Be sure to tune in!!! (Nkmpb8nPSE1P4Uc1fTyi) #TruthaboutSoulTiesSeries #SamsonandDelilah #DidDelilahPIMPSamson #GirlzTalkRealTalk #GirlzTalkInc #MichellePJones #TracyPalmer #ChandraBrundige --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/girlz-talk-real-talk/message

1 What does the name ‘Samson' mean? 2 Since Samson was bad, why didn't God leave his side? 3 Was Samson literally ‘sick to death' of his wife's nagging? 4 How did Samson not realise that the Lord left him as soon as his hair was cut? 5 As Samson's hair regrew, was his relationship with God also being restored? 6 Since the Lord is outside of time does that give insights into the ‘intermediate state'? 7 Since Christians are immediately with Christ after death then are non-Christians immediately in Hell, and will they be re-judged on the final day? 8 Why are there so many cases of mental illness and suicide if God truly loves us?

1 What does the name ‘Samson' mean? 2 Since Samson was bad, why didn't God leave his side? 3 Was Samson literally ‘sick to death' of his wife's nagging? 4 How did Samson not realise that the Lord left him as soon as his hair was cut? 5 As Samson's hair regrew, was his relationship with God also being restored? 6 Since the Lord is outside of time does that give insights into the ‘intermediate state'? 7 Since Christians are immediately with Christ after death then are non-Christians immediately in Hell, and will they be re-judged on the final day? 8 Why are there so many cases of mental illness and suicide if God truly loves us?

If you’ve read my book, Thou Shall Prosper-The Ten Commandments for Making Money, then you already know why Jews are disproportionately good with money. You’ve probably already adopted those timeless truths into your own financial life to good effect, but none of that explains why over 80 percent of American comedians of the past 80 years are Jewish. While we’re talking laughter, why are the wicked villains of television and movies characterized by their evil laugh? Was Samson really a comedian? The only one in all of the Bible? Also, why do most jokes revolve around the bedroom, the bathroom, and the church/synagogue? There is some really terrible news for South Africa. The University of Cape Town claims that "1 + 1 = 2" only according to the old, white, colonial way of thinking. Why did Wrestlemania take off so successfully in the 1980s? And we reveal the reason why a shared sense of humor is vital for couples contemplating marriage. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve read my book, Thou Shall Prosper-The Ten Commandments for Making Money, then you already know why Jews are disproportionately good with money. You’ve probably already adopted those timeless truths into your own financial life to good effect. But none of that explains why over 80% of American comedians of the past 80 years are Jewish. While we’re talking laughter, why are the wicked villains of television and movies characterized by their evil laugh? Was Samson really a comedian? The only one in all the Bible? Why most jokes revolve around the bedroom, the bathroom, and the church/synagogue. Really terrible news for South Africa. 1 + 1 = 2 only according to the old, white, colonial way of thinking, claims the University of Cape Town. Why Wrestlemania took off so successfully in the 1980s. Why a shared sense of humor is vital for couples contemplating marriage. Enjoy!

Was Samson a failure as a judge? Did his actions reflect his appointment by God over Israel? Was Delilah his wife? Was she evil? What was with Samson and Philistine girls? Was he strong all the time, or did strength rush upon him with the Holy Spirit? We finish out the book of Judges with … Continue reading 79: Samson Brings Down The House (Judges 15-16)

Christopher from Mesa Arizona writes: My pastor mentioned that Samson could have been a sex addict. What do you think? Samson is a fascinating prophet that we read about in Judges 13-16. When we think of Samson we think strength because God indeed gave him super-human strength. After all, he was ordained to lead the Israelites out of captivity from the Philistines. But Samson also had an incredible weakness with self control - specifically in the sexual integrity area. Was Samson a sex addict? Listen to find out!