1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:17?

2. How does Samson's revelation in Judges 16:17 demonstrate the danger of disobedience?

3. What does Samson's trust in Delilah reveal about human weakness and temptation?

4. How can we guard against revealing our vulnerabilities like Samson in Judges 16:17?

5. Compare Samson's downfall with Proverbs 4:23. How can we protect our hearts?

6. What lessons from Judges 16:17 apply to maintaining integrity in relationships today?

7. Why did Samson reveal his secret to Delilah despite knowing her intentions?

8. How does Judges 16:17 reflect on the theme of trust and betrayal?

9. What does Samson's hair symbolize in the context of his covenant with God?

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

11. In Judges 16:17, how can hair be the source of such supernatural strength from a scientific perspective?

12. What was the source of Samson's strength?

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

14. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story?1. How does Samson's relationship with Delilah illustrate the dangers of forming close ties with those who do not share our faith?

2. In what ways can we guard our hearts against the influences that seek to lead us away from God's will, as seen in Proverbs 4:23?

3. Reflect on a time when you compromised in a small area and it led to larger consequences. How can Samson's account help you avoid similar pitfalls in the future?

4. How does the account of Samson encourage us to rely on God's strength rather than our own, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 10:12?

5. Considering Hebrews 11:32, how can we find hope in God's ability to use us for His purposes despite our past failures?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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