1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:7?

2. How does Judges 16:7 illustrate Samson's reliance on his own strength?

3. What can we learn about deception from Samson's response in Judges 16:7?

4. How does Samson's behavior in Judges 16:7 connect to Proverbs 16:18?

5. How can we guard against pride as seen in Judges 16:7?

6. What steps can we take to avoid spiritual compromise like Samson's?

7. How does Judges 16:7 reflect the theme of human weakness and divine strength?

8. What does Samson's deception in Judges 16:7 reveal about his character?

9. How does Judges 16:7 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

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. Is long hair a woman's glory?

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?1. What does Samson's interaction with Delilah in Judges 16:7 reveal about his character and spiritual state at this point in his life?

2. How does the account of Samson and Delilah illustrate the dangers of forming relationships with those who do not share your faith values?

3. In what ways can believers today guard against the kind of deception and temptation that Samson faced with Delilah?

4. How does the concept of the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6 deepen our understanding of the significance of Samson's strength and his eventual downfall?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a temptation similar to Samson's. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can help you in future situations?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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