[Sunday] Samson - Ordinary Sinners
Written By Cris Escher
Action Item:
Find a way to serve someone in humility this week.
Questions for the Week
Retell what you know about the story of Samson.
Read Judges 16:1-22. Describe Samson’s selfishness. Where was he doing right in his own eyes?
Read Judges 16:23-31. Where do you see Samson still showing selfishness? How do you see the power of God despite Samon’s selfishness?
Compare and contrast Samson to what you know about Jesus.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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