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

2. How does Delilah's persistence in Judges 16:16 reveal the danger of temptation?

3. What can we learn about resisting temptation from Samson's response in Judges 16:16?

4. How does Judges 16:16 connect to Proverbs 7:21 on persuasive speech?

5. In what ways can we guard our hearts against persistent temptations today?

6. How can prayer strengthen us against the "nagging" of worldly temptations?

7. Why did Samson reveal his secret to Delilah despite knowing her intentions in Judges 16:16?

8. How does Judges 16:16 illustrate the consequences of ignoring divine warnings?

9. What does Judges 16:16 teach about the dangers of temptation and manipulation?

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

11. In Judges 16, why would God continue to work through Samson despite his moral failings?

12. In Judges 16:29-30, is it plausible that a single person could topple a temple by pushing two pillars?

13. In Judges 16:1-3, how could Samson realistically carry away an entire city gate on his shoulders?

14. In Judges 16:17, how can hair be the source of such supernatural strength from a scientific perspective?1. How does Samson's relationship with Delilah illustrate the dangers of forming close ties with those who do not share our faith? Reflect on 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.

2. In what ways can persistent temptation wear down our spiritual defenses, and how can we guard against this in our daily lives? Consider Ephesians 6:10-18.

3. How does Samson's eventual downfall serve as a warning about the consequences of compromising our commitments to God? Reflect on the account of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11.

4. What can we learn from Samson's account about God's ability to use flawed individuals for His purposes? Consider the lives of other biblical figures like Peter or Paul.

5. How can we apply the lessons from Samson's life to strengthen our faith and resist temptation in our own lives? Reflect on the practical steps outlined in James 4:7-8.1. 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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