1. Chapter 13

3. And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: Hebrews 11:32

4. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5)

5. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10

6. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) Nazarite - lit means “separated, consecrated” Numbers 6

7. Numbers Ch 6 – Separating…for separation v.1-8 Separating from… v.1-8 Separating from… v.9-12 Blowing the separation v.9-12 Blowing the separation v.13-21Ending the separation v.13-21Ending the separation

8. Numbers Ch 6 – Separating…for separation v.1-8 Separating from… v.1-8 Separating from…  Wine  Haircuts  Dead bodies ………...Pride of life …………….Lust of the flesh …..Lust of the eyes

9. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) a heritage (13:6-23) a heritage (13:6-23) everything necessary is given

10. The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 29:29

11. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

12. that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

13. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) a heritage (13:6-23) a heritage (13:6-23) everything necessary is given

14. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) a heritage (13:6-23) a heritage (13:6-23) You worry about your usability and let God handle your opportunities a focus - character (13:13) a focus - character (13:13)

15. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 2 Timothy 2:20

16. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21

17. be more concerned about your ability than your opportunity, and more earnest about your walk with God than about either. Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892)

18. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) a heritage (13:6-23) a heritage (13:6-23) a focus - character (13:13) a focus - character (13:13) a enabling - Holy Spirit (13:24-25) a enabling - Holy Spirit (13:24-25)

19. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 1Corinthians 10:6

20. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 1Corinthians 10:11

21. Samson’s Potential a need (13:1) a need (13:1) a call (13:2-5) a call (13:2-5) a consecration (13:3-7) a consecration (13:3-7) a heritage (13:6-23) a heritage (13:6-23) a focus - character (13:13) a focus - character (13:13) a enabling - Holy Spirit (13:24-25) a enabling - Holy Spirit (13:24-25)