Judges 16:29
And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:29?

2. How does Samson's strength in Judges 16:29 demonstrate God's power through weakness?

3. What lessons can we learn from Samson's reliance on God in Judges 16:29?

4. How does Judges 16:29 connect to Philippians 4:13 about strength in Christ?

5. In what ways can we apply Samson's faith to our daily challenges?

6. How does Samson's final act in Judges 16:29 reflect sacrificial obedience to God?

7. How does Judges 16:29 demonstrate God's power through Samson's final act?

8. What does Samson's strength symbolize in Judges 16:29?

9. Why did God allow Samson to destroy the Philistines in Judges 16:29?

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

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

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

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

14. In Judges 16:1-3, how could Samson realistically carry away an entire city gate on his shoulders?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Samson's final act of strength reflect the theme of God's power being made perfect in weakness? Consider 2 Corinthians 12 in your response.

2. In what ways does Samson's life serve as a warning about the consequences of personal sin and disobedience?

3. How can Samson's account encourage us to return to God in faith and repentance, even after we have strayed?

4. What parallels can be drawn between Samson's sacrificial act and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? How does this deepen our understanding of sacrificial love?

5. How does the account of Samson illustrate the sovereignty of God, and how can this understanding impact our daily lives and decisions?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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