Discussion Questions


1. Samson repeatedly fell into the same patterns of sin despite experiencing God's deliverance -- in what areas of your own life do you find yourself returning to the same mistakes, and what practical steps can you take to break that cycle?

2. Bro. Neil emphasizes that Samson lost his strength not because of his hair but because he lost God -- how does this challenge the way you think about the source of your own strength, abilities, and success?

3. Delilah's motives were clear from the beginning, yet Samson continued to trust her -- what does this reveal about the danger of allowing desire and emotion to override discernment in our relationships?

4. Bro. Neil warned that God will never ignore the sin of those who belong to him -- how does understanding God's discipline as an act of love rather than rejection change the way you respond to conviction in your life?

5. Samson had grown so accustomed to God bailing him out that he did not even realize God had departed -- how can we guard against taking God's grace and presence for granted in our daily lives?

6. Samson's downfall began long before Delilah, rooted in a pattern of prioritizing his own desires over God's will -- how do the small compromises we make in everyday decisions shape the trajectory of our spiritual lives over time?

7. Bro. Neil connects Samson's story to the broader truth that pursuing God above all else -- above relationships, careers, and personal desires -- is the foundation of a life that honors him -- what would it look like in a practical, daily sense for you to seek God first before making your next major decision?