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21. Samson The Strong/Weak Man

Scripture Study: Judges 16:16-31

Introduction:

Samson was Gods superman. When Gods Spirit was upon him, he did wonders. When he became

indifferent, he wandered from God. As the result, he lost his hair, strength, and eyes. He was made a slave.For more information, read Judges 13-16. Two important lessons can be learned from this passage: We

cannot play with sin without it affecting us; and we do not know our limitations.

I. The Sin of Samson.A. Deception (Vs. 16-17) Samson willingly walked into Delilahs deceitful scheme. The Living

Bible says she was paid the equivalent of $5,00 to find the secret of Samsons strength.

B. Destructive (Vs. 18-19) Samson thought he could go so far and quit. No one knows his orher limitations. Some people do not understand the deception of sin.(James 1:14-15)

C. Departure (Vs. 20)Gods Spirit withdrew from Samsonand he didnt know it. Christiansshould be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18), and walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16).

D. Degradation Three things destroy man: Pride, sex, and money. Satan knows your weaknessand seeks to destroy you. Guard against that weakness!

II. The Slavery of Samson. (Vs. 21-25)A. Punishment (Vs. 21) Samson not only lost his hair, he also lost his strength, eyes, and his

freedom. Sin makes man a slave (John 8:34).

B. Pity (Vs. 22-24) The heathen rejoiced and praised their idol. When a Christian sins he orshe brings to God and breaks the heart of God. When a Christian sins, that leaves an impact

on the non-Christian and also hurts other Christians. Others will follow your example when

you sin .You do have influence.

C. Persecution (Vs. 25) The people make sport of Samson. Sin never shows the end; itappears beautiful at the start. The end means heartache and disappointment. (Rom. 6:23)

D. Pain Sin brings: Suffering spiritual and bodily ;(2) sorrow - physical and mental; (3)separation from God on earth and in eternity.

III. The Salvation of Samson. (Vs. 26-31)A. Petition (Vs. 26) The picture is dark. Now Samson asks a small boy to lead him to the pillars

of temple. He desires to make up for his sin and failure to God.

B. Persecution (Vs. 27) The 3,00 Philistines gathered to worship Dagon were persecutingSamson. They were heathen.

C. Plea (Vs. 28) Samson wanted t punish these heathen for what they had done to him andIsrael.

D. Prayer (Vs. 29-30) Samson asks God for help. Though he sinned, he was forgiven, butreaped the result of his sin (Gal. 6:7-8).

E. Punishment (Vs. 31) The 3,000 heathen were killed.Conclusion

All Gods people are strong when Gods Spirit comes upon them. This Spirit gives power (Acts 1:8, II

Tim. 1:7). He gives strength to do all things (Phil. 4:13). Dont play with temptation resist it. Flee

temptation. Samson thought he could live as he pleased. Daily we must resist and overcome sin!

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22. Ruths Choice

Scripture Study: Ruth 1:1-20

Introduction:

Though Ruth lived in an ungodly age, she was a Gentile who lived a godly life. She was in the world butnot part of it. She made a decision to stand for God. God was with her. The Book of Ruth was written to show the

faithfulness of God to Israel. Though Israel had passed though a time of forgetting God, there was small group of

people who loved God and served him.

I. The Particulars of Ruth. (Vs. 1-5)A. The country (Vs. 1) Moab was east of the Dead Sea.B. The characters (Vs.2-3)Elimelech and Naomi had two sons. The name Naomi means my

pleasant one. Her name appears twenty-one times in this book.

C. The circumstances (Vs. 4-5)Naomis husband dies (Vs. 3). Her two sons marry Moabite women:Ruth and Orpah. The two sons die. Ruth and Orpah are left widows. The name Ruth means

beauty. Her name appears twelve time in this book and once in Mat. 1:5. II. The Problem Facing Ruth. ( Vs. 6-17)

A. Problems (Vs. 6-7) Naomi heard the good news the famine was over in her home country. Sheis now a widow. She must make a new life for herself, and decides to return to Israel.

B. Permission (Vs. 8-13) Naomi gives her approval and blessing to her daughter-in-law (Ruth andOrpah) to remarry.

C. Plight (Vs. 14-15) Orpah returned to her country of idol worship. It is easy to follow the crowdor to remain in familiar territory. Note the warning of II Cor. 6:17.

D. Personal (Vs. 16-17)Here we see Ruths dedication and determination. It meant:1.Hardness (II Timothy 2:3)2.Persecution (II Tim. 3:12)3.Determination (Joshua 24:15)4.Consecration (Rom. 12:1,2)

E. Plan. Ruths choice meant these things:1.Naomis path A righteous path. (Matt 5:20)2.Naomis living place A holy place. (Heb. 12:14)3.Naomis association Christians friends (Amos 3:3)4.Naomis God The true and living God.5.Naomis future Living for God. Eternal life (John 3:16).

III. The Plan for Ruth. (Vs. 18-20)A. Choice (Vs. 18)Naomis example had an influence on Ruth. Our lives do influence o thers. (Matt.

5:14-16)

B. Confusion (Vs. 19-20)Naomi goes back to Bethlehem. She remembers losing her husband andchildren. She thought God was unjust. (Rom. 8:28)

Conclusion

Ruths choice cost her something. Any choice toward God will cost us something! Note the words of Luke

9:23. Choosing to follow him may mean persecution, misunderstanding and suffering. Ruth willingly followed God.

As the result of this dedication, she left an impact on many. As we stand for God, we show our dedication. Others

will see our love for God and follow him.

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23. The Reward of Ruth

Scripture Study: Ruth 4:1-17

Introduction

Two important things are shown in this passage. (1.) Ruths faithfulness. (2.) The concern of

Boaz. Ruth accepted hardship and was willing to care for her aged mother-in-law. Boaz was concerned

with those who worked in the fields. He ate with them. He worked with them. He sat with them. People

were more important to him than money or good crops. Ruth was an ideal wife for Boaz and he was an

ideal husband for her.

I. The Redemption (Vs. 1-6)A. Kinsmans responsibility (Vs. 1-4) A kinsman was a relative who would redeem and buy

back the relative taken as a slave.

1.Savior. Christ our Savior gave His blood to buy us back from sin and its power.He is our mediator (Heb. 9:15, 22).

2.Sin By birth, all people are slaves to sin (Rom. 3:23, Isa. 53:6). Christ is the onlyway of forgiveness. (John 14:6 Acts 4:12). He cleanses from all sin (I John 1:7).

B. Kinsmans response (Vs. 5-6)Boaz was the goel kinsman, meaning he would redeemRuth. Her relatives were too poor to redeem her. Boaz accepts this responsibility. We

cannot redeem ourselves (Eph. 2:8, 9). Gods hand was on Ruth and Boaz. (Prov. 3:5-6;

Ps. 37:23)

II. The Redeemer (Vs. 7-12)A. The sacredness (Vs. 9-12) Boaz prepares to marry Ruth. Marriage is sacred and

ordained of Go. (Gen 2:18,; Mark 10:9; Eph. 5:21-29). All couples need to work on

making stronger Christian marriages.

B. The salvation (I Peter 1:18-19) Christ is the only Redeemer. Our good works cannotsave us (Eph. 2:8-9).

III. The Reward (Vs. 13-17)A. The son (Vs. 13) There is a joy in having children. With the joy comes responsibility.

(Prov. 22:6; Deut. 31:12-13) Children are the gift of God (Gen. 33:5; Ps. 127:3).

B. The servant (Vs. 14-15) Naomi thanks and praises God for his goodness and blessings.We should always give thanks and praise (I Thess. 5:18).

C. The salvation (Vs. 16-17)Naomis grandson, is Ruths son, Obed, the father ofJessewho is the father of David. This son is a link in the family from which the Messiah would

com (Matt. 1:5).

Conclusion

The price has been paid for our redemption but we must accept that redemption. Though we

are born in sin (Rom. 3:23), though the blood of Christ, we have forgiveness of sin (I John 1:7; Ps. 103:3).

As we accept this pardon we become the sons and daughters of God (John 1:12). Because we are His

children, some day we will be like him (I John 3:2). Some day we will be with Him (John 11:25, 26).

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24. Hannahs Prayer and Dedication

Scripture Study: I Samuel 1:9-18, 24-28; 2:1

Introduction

Samuel was the last of the judges. The judges were similar to the kings. Samuel was a man of

prayer. He had godly mother. There is no limit to the impact a godly parent makes on a child. In this

passage we see the prayer and dedication of Samuels mother, Hannah. What an example of all

mothers!

I. The Perseverance of Hannah. (Vs. 1:9-18)A. Sorrow (Vs. 9-10) Hannah was childless. This was considered a curse in ancient Israel.B. Situation (Vs. 11) Hannah prays asking God for a son. She promised to give him back to

God. He would be a Nazarite. (Num. 6:1-8, 13-21), for the characteristics of a Nazarite.

C. Sincere (Vs. 12-13) Hannah was praying without words. (Rom. 8:26) Prayer is morethan words! It is attitude. It is desire. Its is deep inner desire. It is reaching out to God

even in the subconscious.

D. Sorrow (Vs. 14-16) Eli is critical, saying Hannah is drunk. He could not discern spiritualbehaviour from non-Christian.

E. Sadness (Vs. 17-180 Hannah was filled with sorrow and sadness that Eli had misjudgedher.

II. The Presentation by Hannah. (Vs. 1:24-28)A. Delight (Vs. 1:20) God sends Hannah a son. Her prayer for a son was not selfish, but

for the glory of God.

B. Dedication (Vs. 24-25) Hannah and her husband bring Samuel to the temple fordedication. It is good practice for all parents to dedicate their children to God.

C. Desire (Vs. 26) Hannah remembers her desire in the temple (Vs. 11-13). God doesanswers prayer (Jer. 33:3).

D. Divine (Vs. 27_28)God answers Hannahs prayer. He answers all prayers. Gods delaysare not denials.

III. The Praise by Hannah. (Vs.2:1)A. Practice Prayer and praise should go together. As a bird needs both wings to fly

properly, so the child of God needs both prayer and praise.

B. PrayerAnd Hannah prayed. When you need help trouble and problems come.Pray every day. Be prepared. (James 5:16. Remain in the attitude of prayer.

C. PraiseMy heart rejoiceth in Thee. The Bible has much to say about praise. The childof God should practice Psalm 100 daily.

Conclusion

We need more mothers like Hannah who give their children to God, mothers who put God first

in their lives. As the result of Hannahs dedication, Samuel became one of the great giants in Israel. A

nation can be no stronger than its parents. When we have godly parents we will have a godly nation.

The strength of the nation and church begins in the home with the parents.

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25. Eli the Backslidden Father

Scripture Study: I Sam. 2:27-30

Introduction

God rejects those who reject Him. Eli knew better. What a poor example! Why do people reject

God? There are many reasons. Here are four: indifference, selfishness, disobedience, and lack of

dedication. Too many people feel they can reject God without suffering for it. The Bible says what we

sow me will reap (Gal. 6:7, 8). The reaping would be years in coming but it will come.

I. Gods Reminder to Eli (Vs. 27-28)A. Divine revelation (Vs. 27) God speaks through the prophet. Today he speaks through

the spirit, his Word and his servants. Judgement must begin with Gods people (I Peter

4:17).

B. Divine Reminder (Vs, 280 god reminds Eli he misused the privileges of being a priest.Eli practiced sacred things without being holy . God demands that his people be holy

(Heb. 12:14).

II. Gods Rejection of Eli (Vs. 29-34)A. Peril (Vs. 29) Sacrifices was being used in the wrong way. The cults came into being

because people wanted to do things their way nor Gods way! Theres only one way

(John 14:6, Acts 4:12). Gods ways are different from mans (Isa. 55:8).

B. Problems (Vs. 30) Those who honor God will be honoured by Him. Reject Him and Herejects you (Mark 16:16).

C. Punishment (Vs. 31)God will destroy the power and influence of Elis family! What adisgrace and shame. Once servants of God, now forsaken by God. (Gen. 6:3)

D. Plight (Vs. 32) There would be distress and sorrow. The wages of sin is death (Rom6:23).

E. Perish (Vs. 33-34)Later we shall see Gods punishment on Eli and his sons. (Gal.6:7-8).III. Gods Revelation to Eli (Vs. 35-36)

A. Promise (Vs. 35) God would raise up a faithful priest, Samuel. Samuel would befaithful, sure and anointed. Eli lost these important things. There is always as a man

sent from God to do His work. (John 1:6)

B. Powerful (Vs. 36) Everyone would bow before this new leader. He would be sent fromGod. Man serves God and passes, but Gods work goes forward. (Matt. 16:18)

C. PermanenceSome people may weaken Gods work, but they cant destroy it. Hjiswork will go forward.

Conclusion

God is holy and demands that his people and servants live a holy life (Lev. 10:10). Gods people

should cleanse themselves from all sin (II Cor. 7:1). Only the pure in heart will see God (Matt. 5:8). Note

how nothing unholy will enter heaven (Rev. 21:270. Holiness is something we should practice daily.

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