Judges 16:10
Then Delilah said to Samson, "You have mocked me and lied to me! Now please tell me how you can be tied up."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:10?

2. How does Delilah's persistence in Judges 16:10 challenge our spiritual resilience today?

3. What lessons can we learn about temptation from Judges 16:10?

4. How does Judges 16:10 relate to Proverbs 7:21 about persuasive words?

5. In what ways can we guard against deception as seen in Judges 16:10?

6. How can we apply Samson's experience to strengthen our faith and integrity?

7. Why did Delilah persistently seek Samson's secret in Judges 16:10?

8. How does Judges 16:10 reflect human vulnerability to temptation?

9. What does Delilah's role in Judges 16:10 reveal about trust in relationships?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 16?

11. Who was Delilah in the Bible?

12. What defines the Delilah spirit?

13. In Judges 16:4-20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him?

14. Why did God abandon them?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from Samson's repeated interactions with Delilah about the nature of temptation and how to resist it?

2. How does Samson's account illustrate the consequences of compromising one's commitments to God?

3. In what ways can we apply the wisdom of Proverbs 7 to avoid the pitfalls of seductive and manipulative influences in our lives?

4. How does 1 Corinthians 10:13 encourage us when we face persistent temptations, and what practical steps can we take to find the "way out" that God provides?

5. Reflecting on James 1:14-15, how can we identify and address the desires that lead us into temptation, ensuring they do not give birth to sin in our lives?1. How does Samson's actions in Gaza reflect his character?

2. Analyze Delilah's role. Was she a victim of circumstances or a willing participant in Samson's downfall?

3. Discuss the theme of betrayal in this chapter. How does it manifest and what are the consequences?

4. Explore the idea of Samson's strength. How was it tied to his faith, and what does this suggest about the relationship between physical and spiritual strength?

5. Why do you think Samson revealed his secret to Delilah? Was it merely a mistake or indicative of deeper character flaws?

6. How does the motif of sight play a role in this chapter, with Samson's eyes being gouged out and his later actions 'in the dark'?

7. Discuss the significance of Samson's hair growing back.

8. How does Samson's prayer and final act show his return to faith?

9. Samson killed more Philistines in his death than in his life. How does this resonate with the theme of sacrifice and redemption?

10. How does this chapter portray the Philistines? Is there any room for empathy towards them?

11. What lessons can we learn from Samson's life, particularly his downfall and redemption?

12. In modern context, how might the temptation and betrayal faced by Samson manifest in our lives?

13. How can we resist the sort of temptations that Samson succumbed to?

14. Like Samson, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. How can we ensure our strengths don't lead to pride and our downfall?

15. How can we recover from betrayal and move towards forgiveness, learning from Samson's story?

16. What does Samson's story teach us about God's forgiveness and redemption?

17. In what ways can we see the mercy of God in Samson's final act?

18. How can we apply the lessons from Samson's life to handle adversities in our lives?

19. Can Samson's story be seen as a cautionary tale about the misuse of God-given gifts?

20. In the context of today's society, how can we remain faithful to God amidst pressures and enticements of the world?

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