Samson’s Riddle (Judges 14)

GOD’S POWER WILL OVERRULE MAN’S DESIRES (14:1-4) GOD’S POWER WILL OVERRULE MAN’S DESIRES (14:1-4)

THE LION IN THE WAY (14:5-6) THE LION IN THE WAY (14:5-6) Satan Can approach when least expected Satan Can approach when least expected 1 Pet 1:8-9; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 2 Cor 2:11 1 Pet 1:8-9; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 2 Cor 2:11 Satan May attack during times of joy Satan May attack during times of joy 1 Kings 18-19; Gen 39; Acts 6:8-9; 9: Kings 18-19; Gen 39; Acts 6:8-9; 9:22-23 Satan Will devour those who travel his road Satan Will devour those who travel his road Gen 4:7 Gen 4:7

VICTORY OVER THE LION (14:6) VICTORY OVER THE LION (14:6) Samson had nothing in his hand Samson had nothing in his hand Matt 10:6-10; 2 Cor 10:3-5 Matt 10:6-10; 2 Cor 10:3-5 Samson’s strength came from the LORD Samson’s strength came from the LORD Eph 6:10-18 Eph 6:10-18 Samson concealed his victory; he didn’t boast Samson concealed his victory; he didn’t boast Gal 6:14; Eph 2:9 Gal 6:14; Eph 2:9

SAMSON’S RIDDLE (14:8-14) SAMSON’S RIDDLE (14:8-14) “That which appears to be harsh & destruct- ive may be found to contain sources of life & happiness.” “That which appears to be harsh & destruct- ive may be found to contain sources of life & happiness.” Forest fires – Rotting leaves – National Revolutions Forest fires – Rotting leaves – National Revolutions The preaching of the Christ (Matt 10:34-39) The preaching of the Christ (Matt 10:34-39) Discipline (1 Cor 5:5; Heb 12:11) Discipline (1 Cor 5:5; Heb 12:11)

Certain Victory (Rom 8:31-32)! Our Cooperation God’s Absolute Power