Samson: Strength Wasted, Then Redeemed — Junior High (7th-9th Grade)

Scripture: Judges 13:1-16:31 Theme: God’s gifts are for His glory, not ours Age Group: Junior High (7th-9th Grade) Lesson Overview The account of Samson: Strength Wasted, Then Redeemed (Judges 13:1-16:31) reveals deep truths about God’s character. At its core: god’s gifts are for his glory, not ours. This narrative is part of the larger biblical story of redemption that culminates in Christ. As believers, we see in Samson: Strength Wasted, Then Redeemed a picture of God’s faithfulness that sustains His people through every trial. The challenges faced by the characters in this story mirror challenges Christians face today. Connection to the Gospel Samson wasted his strength on himself. Jesus used His strength for others. Samson’s final prayer foreshadowed Christ’s strength in weakness.

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