At-home guide / number 23
Samson's Strength
Judges 13-16. Part 2 of the story, history. This guide went out for Sunday February 23, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
True strength is more about faith than muscles.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Judges 13-16
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week
"O LORD God, please.... strengthen me."
- Judges 16:28
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
What amazing things was Samson able to do with God's strength? Why did Samson lose his strength? When did he get it back and how? Where should we find our strength?
TakeawayIt is foolish to rely on our own strength-our true strength is in the Lord.
What evil things did the Philistines do to Samson? How did God judge them for all the evil things they did?
TakeawayGod gives strength to defeat his enemies.
Who are some of your heroes who love Jesus? What are they like? Are any of them perfect? Who is the one perfect superhero who saves us from our sins?
TakeawayJesus is the only superhero who can save us from our sins.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 23 sits in part 2, history.