◄ Judges 13:5 ►
For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall come over his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:5? 2. How does Judges 13:5 foreshadow Samson's role in Israel's deliverance? 3. What is the significance of the Nazirite vow in Judges 13:5? 4. How can we dedicate our lives to God like Samson in Judges 13:5? 5. How does Samson's calling in Judges 13:5 connect to other biblical deliverers? 6. What lessons can parents learn from God's instructions in Judges 13:5? 7. What is the significance of the Nazirite vow in Judges 13:5? 8. How does Judges 13:5 foreshadow Samson's role in Israel's history? 9. Why is the angel's message in Judges 13:5 important for understanding divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. How do these supernatural elements in Judges 15 align or conflict with other biblical passages or historical sources describing similar events? 12. How did Samson's strength lead to his downfall? 13. Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion’s remains (Judges 14:8–9)? 14. What does the Bible say about holy magic hair? Discussion Questions 1. What does the Nazirite vow signify, and how can we apply its principles of dedication and holiness in our lives today? 2. How does the account of Samson's birth and calling encourage us to trust in God's plans, even when they are not fully revealed to us? 3. In what ways can parents today take inspiration from Manoah's wife's obedience to God's instructions for raising children? 4. How does Samson's role as a deliverer foreshadow the ultimate deliverance brought by Jesus Christ? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt called to begin a work or ministry. How can you trust God to bring it to completion, even if you only see the beginning? 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 13:5 NIV Judges 13:5 NLT Judges 13:5 ESV Judges 13:5 NASB Judges 13:5 KJV Judges 13:5 Commentaries Bible Hub