God Used Samson

Samson’s sin led to his own death, but God used his death to save the Israelites from their enemies. Samson’s story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue people from sin and give them eternal life.

AT HOME FAMILY GUIDE

HOW TO GUIDE

• Samson did many things that were against God’s law; why do you think God used him to rescue Israel?

• Why did cutting Samson’s hair cause him to lose his strength?

Mornings
Ask God to keep your mind and heart focused on Jesus as the greatest treasure. Whenever you want food, water, or entertainment today, ask God to use that hunger as a reminder that true satisfaction is found only in Jesus. What makes Jesus the greatest hero, greatest friend, and greatest treasure?

Evenings
Thank God for the peace that comes through knowing Him and for the greatest peace which comes through trusting in Jesus. Ask God to grow your faith in Jesus. How has Jesus brought ultimate peace for those who believe in Him? Have you trusted in Him for that peace?

For Fun...

1. Hold a riddle competition with your kids. Search online to find riddles appropriate for your kids’ ages, and see how many they can answer correctly without any hints. Discuss the Bible story and remind them that Jesus was a much better rescuer than Samson.

2. Work as a family to make a cake. Let kids choose the icing and decorations that will go on the cake. As you slice and enjoy the cake, talk about how each story we’ve been learning shows us God’s love as He saves people from their enemies, but—like slices of a cake—those stories are meant to point us to the bigger story of God’s great love and His ultimate act of salvation through the work of Jesus.

To Serve...

1. Volunteer to wash toys, launder blankets or burp clothes, or clean furniture for your church’s kids ministry. When finished, thank kids for helping so ministry can happen on Sundays. Read 1 John 1:9 and discuss how Jesus’ work can cleanse us from all unrighteousness.