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The Weakness of Samson and the Strength of God A Life-Story of Many Ironies 1. Samsons faith in himself leads to catastrophe Verses 1-20 Irony: Samson thought he was strong, but he was weak (v20) 2. The Philistines treat Samson as a

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The Weakness of Samson and the Strength of God

A Life-Story of Many Ironies

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1. Samson’s faith in himself

leads to catastrophe

Verses 1-20

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Irony: Samson thought he was strong, but he was weak (v20)

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2. The Philistines treat Samson

as a trophy to be tamed…but are blind to God’s power

Verses 21-25

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Irony: Samson’s spiritual blindness has led to his physical blindness (v21)

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Irony: Samson is blind, but so are the Philistines (v22)

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Irony: The player has become the plaything (v25)

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3. Samson’s death is God’s

spectacular victory

Verses 26-31

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Irony: Samson was strongest when he was weakest (v30)

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