◄ Judges 13:15 ►
"Please stay here," Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, "and we will prepare a young goat for you." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:15? 2. How does Judges 13:15 demonstrate hospitality as a Christian virtue today? 3. What can we learn from Manoah's request to "prepare a young goat"? 4. How does Judges 13:15 connect to other biblical examples of offering hospitality? 5. In what ways can we show respect to God's messengers in our lives? 6. How can we apply Manoah's example of seeking God's presence in daily life? 7. Why did Manoah want to prepare a meal for the angel in Judges 13:15? 8. How does Judges 13:15 reflect the cultural practices of hospitality in ancient Israel? 9. What does Manoah's request in Judges 13:15 reveal about his understanding of divine encounters? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. In Judges 13:6–7, why didn’t Manoah’s wife seek more proof or clarity from the angel if his words were so extraordinary? 12. In Judges 13:19-20, how can an angel ascend in a flame without contradicting basic scientific principles? 13. In Judges 13:17-18, why does the angel refuse to give his name, raising questions about authenticity and origin? 14. In Judges 13:2-3, how could a barren woman conceive after one angelic encounter without any natural explanation? Discussion Questions 1. How does Manoah's response to the Angel of the LORD reflect the cultural and religious practices of his time, and what can we learn from this about our own expressions of faith? 2. In what ways does the account of Manoah and the Angel of the LORD encourage us to be more aware of God's presence in our daily lives? 3. How can Manoah's desire to understand God's will inspire us to seek divine guidance in our own decision-making processes? 4. What parallels can we draw between Manoah's encounter with the Angel and other biblical accounts of divine visitation, and how do these accounts deepen our understanding of God's interaction with humanity? 5. How does the theme of hospitality in this passage connect with New Testament teachings, and how can we apply this principle in our interactions with others today? 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 13:15 NIV Judges 13:15 NLT Judges 13:15 ESV Judges 13:15 NASB Judges 13:15 KJV Judges 13:15 Commentaries Bible Hub