Jephthah and Samson’s Faith
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