◄ Judges 16:26 ►
Samson said to the servant who held his hand, "Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:26? 2. How does Judges 16:26 illustrate the consequences of Samson's disobedience to God? 3. What role does humility play in Samson's request for guidance in Judges 16:26? 4. How can we seek God's strength in our weaknesses, like Samson in Judges 16? 5. What lessons from Samson's life can we apply to avoid spiritual blindness? 6. How does Judges 16:26 connect with Philippians 4:13 about relying on God's strength? 7. How does Judges 16:26 illustrate the theme of divine strength versus human weakness? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 16:26? 9. How does Samson's request in Judges 16:26 reflect his faith in God? 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 16:4-20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him? 13. In Judges 16:1-3, how could Samson realistically carry away an entire city gate on his shoulders? 14. Proverbs 29:26 declares true justice comes solely from the LORD; does this clash with other biblical passages endorsing human justice systems? Discussion Questions 1. How does Samson's request to be placed by the pillars demonstrate a shift in his reliance on God compared to earlier in his life? 2. In what ways does the account of Samson challenge us to consider the consequences of our actions and the importance of obedience to God? 3. How can we see God's sovereignty at work in the life of Samson, and how does this encourage us in our own lives? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt weak or defeated. How can Samson's account inspire you to seek God's strength and redemption? 5. How does the account of Samson connect with the broader biblical theme of faith, as seen in Hebrews 11, and what does this teach us about the nature of faith? Judges 16 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Judges 16:26 NIV Judges 16:26 NLT Judges 16:26 ESV Judges 16:26 NASB Judges 16:26 KJV Judges 16:26 Commentaries Bible Hub