Samson

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Judges 13-5; Galatians 6:7

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-7 “With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. Don’t ever think that you are wise enough but respect the Lord and stay away from evil.” (CEV)

Samson’s birth—Judges 13:2-5

The Angel of the Lord—

Samson’s parents–

What’s a Nazarite Vow? —Numbers 6:1-12

  • First, he is dedicated to the purposes of the Lord.
  • Second, no intoxicating or fermented drink.
  • Third, he was not to cut his hair.
  • Fourth, he was to avoid contact with a dead body.

Doing what was “right” in his own eyes—

          A lion attack—Judges 14:5-6, 8-9

          A Philistine bride—Judges 14:1-3

Samson modeled the problem of Israel—Judges 13:1

One-hundred years later—Proverbs 3:5-7

Samson and Delilah—Judges 16:19-21

His hair began to grow back—Judges 16:22