Samson's Beginning
What was Samson's mother's problem before the angel appeared to her?
She had no children.
Who did Samson want to marry?
A Philistine woman from Timnah.
What animal did Samson meet on the way to Timnah?
A lion.
How many Philistine men did Samson kill after his riddle was solved?
30 men.
Samson was physically strong, but what kind of strength do we also need?
Strength to make right choices and control ourselves.
Who told Samson's mother that she would have a son?
An angel of the Lord.
Samson's parents thought this was a good choice.
T or F
FALSE
How did Samson defeat the lion?
With God's strength.
Why did Samson become angry with the Philistines?
They had learned the answer to his riddle through his wife.
When someone makes you angry, should you immediately get revenge?
No. We should be slow to anger and seek God's help.
What was special about Samson's hair?
It could never be cut.
What did Samson do when his parents disagreed with him?
He insisted on having his own way.
What did Samson later find inside the lion's carcass?
Honey.
What did Samson do to the Philistines' crops?
He burned their corn, vineyards, and olive trees.
Samson's parents warned him about his choice. What should children do when godly parents give wise instruction?
Listen and obey.
What was Samson called to be?
A Nazarite and a special helper for God.
What lesson can we learn from Samson wanting his own way?
We should listen to godly parents and consider their wise instruction.
What did Samson use the lion and honey story for at his wedding?
He made it into a riddle.
What happened to Samson's wife and her father?
The Philistines burned them.
Who was really the source of Samson's strength?
God.
How long had the Philistines ruled over Israel?
40 Years.
Which verse says, “Choose you this day whom ye will serve”?
Joshua 24:15.
What was Samson's riddle about?
The eater was the lion, and the sweetness was the honey.
How many Philistines did Samson defeat with a donkey's jawbone?
1000
What is one important lesson we can learn from Samson's story?
We should listen to godly parents, make wise choices, and depend on God rather than doing things our own way.