Session 2: Samson

Session 2: Samson

This exploration of Samson's story from Judges 13-16 challenges us to reconsider what it means to be in God's Hall of Faith. We discover that Hebrews 11 isn't a hall of perfection, but a testimony to a faithful God who works through deeply flawed people. Samson was set apart as a Nazarite from birth—called to abstain from wine, never cut his hair, and avoid touching anything dead. Yet his account reveals a sobering truth: calling does not cancel character. Despite supernatural strength and divine purpose, Samson repeatedly allowed his desires to dictate his direction. His story unfolds as a series of small compromises—looking at the lion's carcass, consuming honey from it, making jokes about his sin, and ultimately being worn down by Delilah. Each step seemed minor, but together they led to catastrophic consequences affecting not just himself but everyone around him. The most profound moment comes at the end when a blind, broken Samson prays, 'Sovereign Lord, remember me.' This echoes the thief on the cross who cried, 'Jesus, remember me.' Samson's redemption didn't come through his strength but through surrender. For those of us praying for prodigal children or struggling with our own compromises, Judges 14:4 offers hope: sometimes we don't realize that the Lord is at work orchestrating redemption even in the midst of failure. Our endings can be redeemed when dependence finally replaces pride.