1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:11?

2. How does Judges 16:11 illustrate Samson's trust in his own strength?

3. What can we learn about deception from Samson's interaction with Delilah?

4. How does Samson's response connect to Proverbs 3:5 about trusting God?

5. How can we guard against being misled by others, as Samson was?

6. What steps can we take to ensure our strength comes from God, not ourselves?

7. How does Judges 16:11 reflect Samson's trust in Delilah despite repeated betrayals?

8. What does Samson's response in Judges 16:11 reveal about his understanding of his own strength?

9. Why does Samson continue to engage with Delilah in Judges 16:11 despite her intentions?

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

11. Why did God permit concubines in the Bible?

12. Who was Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, in the Bible?

13. If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?

14. How can a young man purify his path?1. What does Samson's interaction with Delilah teach us about the importance of maintaining our spiritual commitments?

2. How can we apply the lessons from Samson's life to resist temptation in our own lives?

3. In what ways does the account of Samson and Delilah illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's guidance?

4. How can we ensure that we are not deceived by appearances, as Samson was with Delilah?

5. Reflect on a time when God used your weaknesses for His purposes. How does this encourage you in your current walk with God?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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