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Samson - "Strong Restoration"

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Guest Pastor Jamie Allen

June 8, 2025


Scripture Focus: "When someone has been given much, much will be required in return." Jesus in Luke 12:48


This week’s message from Pastor Jamie Allen brought us to the final chapter in Samson’s life—a story not just of failure, but of strong restoration through the mercy and power of God.


💥 Samson Had Strong Restoration, But Sin Left Its Scars


Samson was gifted by God, yet his choices led to deep consequences. Even so, God worked through Samson’s surrender to accomplish His purpose.


Here are three key lessons from today’s message:


1️⃣ Sin Brings Consequences

Samson experienced physical, emotional, and spiritual loss:

  • Captured and blinded by the Philistines (Judges 16:21)

  • Spiritually separated from God (Judges 16:20, James 1:14–15)

  • Brought low by his own choices (Romans 1:21)


Sin never leaves us where it finds us. Its consequences can be devastating—but they are not the end of the story.


2️⃣ The Enemy Seeks to Destroy

  • Samson became a spectacle in the enemy’s temple (Judges 16:23–25).

  • Paul reminds us that our real battle is not against people, but spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12).

  • Pride and complacency can make us vulnerable—which is why Scripture warns us to stay humble and alert (1 Corinthians 10:12).


3️⃣ God Restores the Humble

  • Samson’s hair began to grow back (Judges 16:22)—a small sign that God had not abandoned him.

  • When Samson prayed and surrendered, God empowered him for one final act of victory (Judges 16:27–30).

  • Even in failure, God’s grace restores. No past is too broken for His redeeming power.

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  • Must be 16 yo

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1) Samson experienced the CONSEQUENCES of sin.

a. Sin brings PHYSICAL consequences.

b. Sin brings RELATIONONSHIP consequences.

c. Sin brings SPIRITUAL consequences.

2) Samson experienced RIDICULE from the enemy.

3) Samson experienced the GRACE of God.


Question 1:

Can I really have hope for the future with my past?

Yes—God restores those who turn to Him.


Question 2:

What would I be willing to die for?

Jesus calls us to live sacrificially (John 15:13, Romans 12:1).


Question 3:

When should I give my life to Jesus?

Today! “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).

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Deeper

These Bible reading plans are more than just daily devotionals—they’re invitations to go deeper in your faith. Whether you’re exploring the wisdom of Proverbs, the bold challenge of James, or the redemptive story of Samson, each study is designed to draw you closer to the heart of God.


Take your next step:

  • Reflect with journal prompts

  • Talk it out in small group discussions

  • Pray through the lessons

  • Apply the truths to your everyday life


Don’t just read the Word—live it. Dive into one of these studies and let God transform your mind, strengthen your walk, and equip you to follow Jesus more faithfully.

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