Jephthah and Samson’s Faith

Bible Text: Hebrews 11:32 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2010, Hebrews

Norhwest Bible Church – Nov. 28, 2010 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 11:32

Jephthah and Samson’s Faith

 

Intro

 

A. JEPHTHAH –  Judges 11:1–12:7.

 

1) A Gileadite, a valiant warrior, mother a harlot (11:1).

2) Driven out by his brothers (11:2).

3) Lived in Tob among worthless fellows (11:3).

4) Ammon attacks Gilead (10:17).

5) Jephthah’s faith (11:9-27).

a) He contends for accuracy in history (11:12-23).

b) He believes that the Lord gives victory (11:9, 11, 21-24, 27).

6) Jephthah’s victory (11:29-33).

7) Jephthah’s foolish vow (11:30-40).

8) Family strife (12:1-7).

 

Lessons:

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B. SAMSON –  Judges 13-16.

 

1) Sin – Judgment  (13:1).

2) His miraculous birth and calling of Samson (13:1-5).

3) Samson and the Spirit.      Judges 13:24-25; 14:6, 19; 15:14 – 4 times.

4) Samson’s sins.

a) Marries a Philistine woman from Timnah (14:1-20).

Revenge #1 –

Revenge #2 –

Revenge #3 –

b) Samson and the harlot of Gaza (16:1-3).

c) Samson and Delilah (16:4-31).

5) Samson’s faith.

 

Lessons:

 

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Conclusion