1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:3?

2. How does Samson's strength in Judges 16:3 demonstrate God's power in our lives?

3. What can we learn from Samson's actions about relying on God's strength?

4. How does Judges 16:3 connect with Philippians 4:13 about strength through Christ?

5. How can we apply Samson's boldness to face challenges in our faith journey?

6. What does Samson's escape teach about God's deliverance in difficult situations?

7. How did Samson physically remove the city gate in Judges 16:3?

8. What does Samson's strength in Judges 16:3 symbolize spiritually?

9. Why did Samson choose to carry the gate to the hilltop in Judges 16:3?

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

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

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. What was the source of Samson's strength?1. What does Samson's act of carrying the city gates to Hebron symbolize about God's power over our enemies?

2. How can we apply the lesson of God's strength in our weakness to our personal challenges today?

3. In what ways does Samson's life serve as both an example and a warning for us as believers?

4. How does the account of Samson connect with other biblical accounts of God empowering individuals to overcome great odds?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's strength in your life. How did it change your perspective on your own abilities and limitations?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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