◄ Judges 16:22 ►
However, the hair of his head began to grow back after it had been shaved. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:22? 2. How does Judges 16:22 demonstrate God's grace despite Samson's failures? 3. What does Samson's hair regrowth symbolize about God's power and forgiveness? 4. How can we apply the lesson of restoration in Judges 16:22 to our lives? 5. What other biblical figures experienced restoration after failure, similar to Samson? 6. How does Judges 16:22 encourage perseverance in faith despite past mistakes? 7. How does Judges 16:22 reflect God's grace and forgiveness towards Samson? 8. Why did God allow Samson's hair to grow back in Judges 16:22? 9. What is the significance of hair in the context of Judges 16:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 16? 11. What was the source of Samson's strength? 12. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story? 13. In Judges 16:4–20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him? 14. In Judges 16:17, how can hair be the source of such supernatural strength from a scientific perspective? Discussion Questions 1. How does the regrowth of Samson’s hair symbolize God’s grace and the possibility of restoration after failure? 2. In what ways can Samson’s account serve as a warning about the dangers of compromising our commitments to God? 3. How can we apply the lesson of finding strength in weakness to our own lives, especially during times of personal failure? 4. What steps can we take to maintain spiritual vigilance and avoid the pitfalls that led to Samson’s downfall? 5. How does the account of Samson illustrate the concept of God’s sovereignty, and how can this understanding provide hope in our own lives? 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 16:22 NIV Judges 16:22 NLT Judges 16:22 ESV Judges 16:22 NASB Judges 16:22 KJV Judges 16:22 Commentaries Bible Hub