“Whenever the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge, and he saved them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge. For the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them.” —Judges 2:18 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: The Promised Land/Judges

Tier 1: Judges 13-15 Samson
Tier 2: Judges 13-15
Tier 3: Judges 13-15

Tier 1 Questions

1. What does Judge 13:1 tell us?
   

2. Describe Samson’s parents.
   

• What promise was given to them and how was it given?

• Judges 13:24-25 says that Samson “grew and the LORD

him, and the

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of the LORD began to

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him.”
3. Judges 14:4 tells us that the LORD inspired Samson to do what?

• What did His Spirit empower Samson to do to accomplish this? (see 14:6; 19 and 15:14)

4. How do these chapters of Scripture describe Samson’s character?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. What does Judge 13:1 tell us?
   

2. Describe Samson’s parents.
   

• What promise was given to them and how was it given?

• Judges 13:24-25 says that Samson “grew and the LORD

him, and the

Reveal Answer

of the LORD began to

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him.”
3. Judges 14:4 tells us that the LORD inspired Samson to do what?

• What did His Spirit empower Samson to do to accomplish this? (see 14:6; 19 and 15:14)

4. How do these chapters of Scripture describe Samson’s character?

Application

1. Write down a few observations about God, humans, and themes from today’s Scripture. Record any questions that surfaced about God’s nature today and ask God to enrich your understanding.
   

2. How does Samson’s life encourage and warn you?