Samson

In the Samson narrative, we see that humanity faces enemies because of sin and the Fall. Internally, we wrestle with our own sinful appetites. Externally, we face much opposition as well due the brokenness of humanity and the Creation itself. In Samson, Israel has a champion, albeit a flawed one, who delivers his people from their enemies through his death. The Samson narrative points us forward to the Greater Champion who delivers His people from their enemies (both internal and external) through His death… and resurrection!

Judges 13:1-5

Main Idea: God provides a champion who delivers his people from their enemies!

The Spirit-Empowered Champion has victories over his people's enemies (The Philistines)

The Champion, like all humanity, fails through self-reliance and giving in to sinful appetites (Judges 16:15-21)

God delivers His people through the death of His Champion (Judges 16:22-31)