◄ Judges 15:18 ►
And being very thirsty, Samson cried out to the LORD, "You have accomplished this great deliverance through Your servant. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 15:18? 2. How does Judges 15:18 demonstrate God's provision in times of desperation? 3. What does Samson's cry for water reveal about human dependence on God? 4. How can we apply Samson's reliance on God to our daily struggles? 5. Connect Judges 15:18 to other instances of God's provision in Scripture. 6. How does this verse encourage us to seek God in moments of weakness? 7. Why did Samson feel entitled to demand water from God in Judges 15:18? 8. How does Judges 15:18 reflect on God's provision and human dependence? 9. What does Samson's prayer in Judges 15:18 reveal about his relationship with God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 15? 11. In Judges 15:18–19, does the sudden appearance of water from a split in the ground fit known natural phenomena or historical records? 12. How does God provide deliverance from troubles? 13. How could Abraham host and feed three travelers identified as the Lord in human form (Genesis 18:1-5) without any hint of deception or strangeness? 14. Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion's remains (Judges 14:8-9)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Samson's prayer in Judges 15:18 reflect his relationship with God, and what can we learn from it about our own prayer life? 2. In what ways does God's provision for Samson's thirst parallel His provision for the Israelites in the wilderness? How does this encourage us in our own times of need? 3. How can we apply the concept of spiritual thirst in our daily walk with God, and what steps can we take to ensure we are seeking Him to quench that thirst? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "great deliverance" in your life. How did you acknowledge God's role in that situation, and how can you continue to give Him credit? 5. Considering the connection between physical and spiritual needs, how can we better prioritize our spiritual health in the midst of life's challenges? Judges 15 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Samson's reaction to his wife's betrayal reveal his character? 2. Compare and contrast the actions of the Philistines and the men of Judah. What does this tell you about their fear and their faith? 3. Samson managed to kill 1,000 men with a donkey's jawbone. What does this event suggest about the source of true power? 4. Why did Samson cry out to God after his victory over the Philistines? How does this show his dependence on God? 5. In what ways does God's provision of water for Samson demonstrate His care for His people? 6. How do you interpret the cycle of retribution present in this chapter? What does it reveal about the consequences of actions? 7. How would you apply the lessons from Samson's story to your life when faced with betrayal or injustice? 8. How does God's intervention in Samson's life encourage you in your personal journey? 9. How can we reconcile Samson's violent actions with his role as a judge of Israel? 10. How does Judges 15 challenge or confirm your understanding of God's character and His ways? 11. How would you handle a situation where you are wronged, similar to Samson's betrayal by his wife? 12. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of anger and the desire for revenge? 13. How can we find strength in our faith during times of great trial as Samson did? 14. How would you respond if you were in the position of the men of Judah, caught between fear of the Philistines and loyalty to a fellow Israelite? 15. In what ways does Samson's journey reflect the larger story of the Israelites during this period? 16. What do Samson's actions reveal about his understanding of his divine calling? 17. How does God's provision of water from a rock reflect on His ability to provide for us in our current circumstances? 18. How does the story of Samson's supernatural strength encourage you in your own struggles? 19. In what ways can we see God's mercy in the midst of Samson's violent confrontations? 20. How does the narrative of Samson inform your understanding of God's involvement in the struggles of His people, and how can we apply this to our lives today? Links Judges 15:18 NIV Judges 15:18 NLT Judges 15:18 ESV Judges 15:18 NASB Judges 15:18 KJV Judges 15:18 Commentaries Bible Hub