◄ Judges 16:28 ►
Then Samson called out to the LORD: "O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:28? 2. How does Samson's prayer in Judges 16:28 demonstrate repentance and reliance on God? 3. What can we learn about God's mercy from Samson's plea in Judges 16:28? 4. How does Samson's request in Judges 16:28 connect to God's strength in our weakness? 5. In what ways can we apply Samson's humility in Judges 16:28 to our lives? 6. How does Judges 16:28 encourage us to seek God's help in difficult times? 7. Why did Samson pray for strength only to seek revenge in Judges 16:28? 8. Does God condone violence as seen in Samson's prayer in Judges 16:28? 9. How does Judges 16:28 align with the concept of forgiveness in Christianity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 16? 11. In Judges 16, why would God continue to work through Samson despite his moral failings? 12. What defines the Delilah spirit? 13. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story? 14. In Judges 16:29–30, is it plausible that a single person could topple a temple by pushing two pillars? Discussion Questions 1. How does Samson's prayer in Judges 16:28 reflect his relationship with God at that moment, and what can we learn about the nature of prayer from this? 2. In what ways does Samson's account illustrate the concept of strength in weakness, and how can this be applied to our own lives? 3. How does the account of Samson connect with the broader theme of redemption found throughout the Bible? 4. What lessons can we learn from Samson's life about the consequences of sin and the importance of obedience to God? 5. How does the account of Samson demonstrate God's sovereignty, and how can this understanding impact our trust in God's plan for our 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 16:28 NIV Judges 16:28 NLT Judges 16:28 ESV Judges 16:28 NASB Judges 16:28 KJV Judges 16:28 Commentaries Bible Hub