1. LEADING A NATION BACK TO GOD Studies in the book of Judges
‘Strength and Weakness on Display’
Judges 14:1-9

2. God’s Standard Remains Consistent
Deuteronomy 7:3 3 Nor shall you make marriages with them. You shall not give your daughter to their son, nor take their daughter for your son.
God’s Standard Remains Consistent

3. Strength and Weakness on Display
The Compromise in Marriage: (vs.1)
Driven by sight:
Disregard for trainng
Direct disobedience
Strength and Weakness on Display

4. Strength and Weakness on Display
The Disrespect for Principled Parenting: (vs.2-4)
Despite the disobedience, the Lord used Samson to move against the Philistines
Strength and Weakness on Display

5. Strength and Weakness on Display
The Spirit of the Lord in Strength: (vs.5,6)
2 Nazarite Violations:
Fermented drink:
Dead carcass:
Strength and Weakness on Display

6. Strength and Weakness on Display
The Violation of the Nazarite Vow: (vs.7-9)
to follow his desires:
to eat the honey of the carcass:
to lead other astray:
Strength and Weakness on Display

7. Strength and Weakness on Display
Life Steps….
1. God’s standards are not optional
2. It is essential we teach marital fidelity
3. Strong Biblical Parenting is no guarantee
4. Compromise is contagious
Strength and Weakness on Display