Samson’s life points to Jesus, our better judge

Posted on by Pam Larson

The women of The North Church in Mounds View MN studied the book of Judges in the Fall of 2024. To hlp give insights on our passage for today, Judges 13-15, here are some highlights from one of our teachers, Lindsay Osborne:

In Samson’s life, we saw the glorious character of God revealed.

*When Israel was unfaithful, God remained a covenant-keeper. He disciplined Israel and sent the help they didn’t ask for.
*When Manoah’s vision was small, God revealed himself as “too wonderful.” He accepted their offering and promised a baby boy.
*When Samson wanted to marry a Philistine, God’s plans were not thwarted. He used Samson to judge the Philistines, removing a portion of their fighting men and destroying their food supply.

Samson’s life also pointed to Jesus, our better judge.

*Jesus was also announced by an angel as the Promised Son and Deliverer.
*Jesus never defiled himself, as Samson did. He died to make others pure.
*Jesus was not content that his people should live under oppression. He paid the price to deliver us from bondage to sin.
*Jesus did not forsake his bride when she turned traitor, but he was forsaken on the cross so that she might be with him forever.