Judges: A Faithful God in a Broken World "Samson: The Arrive of Sunny Boy" Judges 13:1-25
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"Samson: The Arrival of Sunny Boy"
(Judges 13:1-25)
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Samson Lessons - Chisholm
Attitude Check & God’s Grace - Younger
Samson in Context:
• The Context of Judges - The Beginning of the End
• The Context of the Samson Stories - High Hopes
The Grace of God When We Don't Ask
God delivers His chosen people, not because they deserve it, earn it,
or even ask for it but solely on the basis of His grace.
(13:1-7)
The Grace of God When We Don't Understand
God delivers His chosen people solely on the basis of His grace
even when we are unaware or do not appreciate His work in our lives.
(13:8-23)
The Grace of God When We are Not in Control
God delivers His chosen people, solely on the basis of His grace
in order to advance His purposes and be faithful to His covenant promises.
(13:24-25)
The grace of God dominates the story of God for the glory of God
regardless of our participation or understanding.
Next Steps
Truth: God's grace and not our performance is central to God's story.
Warning: Do not be so focused on your own story that you miss God working in His story.
Challenge: Pay attention to the story God is writing in your life.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - 1 Samuel 1:1-11
•. Tuesday - 1 Samuel 1:12-20
•. Wednesday - 1 Samuel 1:21-28
•. Thursday - 1 Samuel 2:1-11
• Friday - Judges 14:1-20
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Judges 13:1-25.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• Why do you think the Israelites stopped crying out to the Lord? Are there any parallels in your life?
• In what ways have you seen the grace of God active in your life even when you were not asking for it?
• When have you known in retrospect that God was at work but you were unaware until much later?
• Make some observations about the state of the family in this narrative. How would you describe Manoah's marriage? What kind of communication issues do you see here?
• The Net Bible note on verse 18 states "“Why you ask for my name, for it is incomprehensible?” the Hebrew adjective (Pāl’iy, wonderful, incomprehensible”) refers to what is in a category of its own and is beyond full human understanding. Note the use of this word in Psalm 139:6, where God's knowledge is described as incomprehensible and unattainable."What ways have you found that God is "beyond understanding"?
• God sets Samson apart from the timer of his birth/conception. The Spirit begins to stir in him from the very beginning and yet Samson does not exhibit any positive spiritual character at any point in his life. What do you make of that?
Finances
Weekly Budget 28,846
Giving For 03/20 20,845
Giving For 03/27 26,567
YTD Budget 1,125,000
YTD Giving 1,316,875
OVER/UNDER 191,874
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date. 1,636,098
Men's muster | April 22-24
We are looking forward to heading back to The Shepherd of the Ozarks for the Men's Muster.
$165 for men 18 and older, $85 for 14-17 years. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Fellowship Kids Play Day
Grab your kiddos and join us on the Fellowship playground Wednesday, April 6, 10-11:00 a.m. Snacks provided!
Fellowship 101 | April 10 | 9:00 a.M.
We invite you to join us Sunday morning, April 10, to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. Join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time you will get to meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions. We’re excited to meet you! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Save the Date
• April 20 - FSM & NEXT Silent Auction and Dinner
• July 11-15 - Fellowship Kids VBS
Fellowship Women's Brunch - Taste and See
Fellowship women, we are excited for you to join us Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. for brunch. Enjoy great food while we share some exciting changes in the Fellowship Women's Ministry. For child care text Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Fellowship Women's Bible Study | April 4-May 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ladies 18 years and older! Join us as we engage in a 7-week study on “Jonah” by Priscilla Shirer, starting Monday, April 4th - May 17th. The study consists of reading the book, (please purchase book before April 4) watching videos with Priscilla Shirer together, and a time of discussion. Sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register or at the Connection Center. Child care by RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Men's fellowship | April 13 | 5:30 A.M.
Men join us for breakfast, fellowship, and a time for prayer Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 a.m. Text "mensgroup" 501-344-4449.
Crucifixion Dinner | April 15 | 6:30 p.m.
Mark you calendars to join us as we remember together what Christ did on the cross on Good Friday through the Crucifixion Dinner. Child care for ages 6 and under by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.