◄ Judges 13:18 ►
"Why do you ask my name," said the angel of the LORD, "since it is beyond comprehension?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:18? 2. What does "Why do you ask my name?" reveal about God's nature? 3. How does Judges 13:18 connect to God's mysterious ways in Isaiah 55:8-9? 4. Why is understanding God's "wonderful" nature important for our faith journey? 5. How can we apply the lesson of divine mystery in our daily trust? 6. What role does humility play when encountering God's "wonderful" attributes? 7. Why does the angel refuse to reveal his name in Judges 13:18? 8. What is the significance of the angel's name being "beyond understanding" in Judges 13:18? 9. How does Judges 13:18 reflect the nature of divine mystery? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. In Judges 13:17–18, why does the angel refuse to give his name, raising questions about authenticity and origin? 12. Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion's remains (Judges 14:8-9)? 13. In Judges 13:2-3, how could a barren woman conceive after one angelic encounter without any natural explanation? 14. Can we unknowingly entertain angels? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Angel of the LORD's response to Manoah's question about His name deepen our understanding of God's nature? 2. In what ways does the encounter between Manoah and the Angel of the LORD parallel other biblical accounts of divine appearances? 3. How can we apply the lesson of reverence and awe in our daily walk with God, especially when we face situations we do not understand? 4. What does this passage teach us about the importance of faith in God's promises, and how can we cultivate such faith in our lives? 5. How does the concept of the pre-incarnate Christ appearing in the Old Testament enhance our understanding of the unity and continuity of the Bible's message? Judges 13 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the theme of God's sovereignty come to play in Judges 13? 2. How would you have reacted if you were in Manoah's or his wife's place upon seeing the Angel of the Lord? 3. What is the significance of the Nazirite vow in Samson's life and in the context of the chapter? 4. Why do you think the Angel chose to appear to Manoah's wife first, and not directly to Manoah? 5. What is the symbolic significance of the Angel ascending in the flame of the burnt offering? 6. How does Judges 13 encourage faith in times of oppression or difficulty? 7. How does the story demonstrate obedience to God's commandments? 8. Why do you think God allowed the Israelites to be oppressed by the Philistines in the first place? 9. What can we learn about prayer from Manoah's interaction with God? 10. How does God's choosing of Samson, even before his birth, reflect on the concepts of predestination and free will? 11. What can we learn from the Angel's insistence on not revealing his name? 12. How might the narrative of Samson's birth give hope to those facing impossible circumstances today? 13. Discuss the implications of Samson's life being set apart even before his birth. How does this compare with our calling as Christians today? 14. Why was it important for Manoah's wife to follow the angelic instructions during her pregnancy? 15. How does the Angel of the Lord’s appearance in Judges 13 manifest God’s divine plan? 16. What are some situations in your life where you have felt God's intervention like Manoah and his wife did? 17. What lessons can modern believers draw from the faith and obedience of Manoah and his wife? 18. How can we apply the principle of God hearing and answering prayers, as seen in Manoah’s prayer, to our lives today? 19. How does the story of Samson’s birth inspire you in terms of God’s unique plan for each person? 20. In what ways can you relate to the struggle of the Israelites under Philistine oppression, and how does Samson's promised deliverance offer hope in your own life? Links Judges 13:18 NIV Judges 13:18 NLT Judges 13:18 ESV Judges 13:18 NASB Judges 13:18 KJV Judges 13:18 Commentaries Bible Hub