SAMSON — The Strong Man Who Needed Wisdom Too

Bible Setting: Judges 13–16

Samson’s story begins before he was even born. An angel told his parents that their son would be special—a Nazirite, set apart to serve God. Samson was blessed with incredible strength. He could tear a lion with his bare hands, break ropes like string, and defeat huge groups of enemies. Everyone knew Samson as the strongest man in Israel.

But even though Samson’s muscles were strong, his choices weren’t always wise. He often acted on emotion, especially when he was angry or upset. Samson also trusted the wrong people. His enemies, the Philistines, wanted to know the secret of his strength. Samson’s wife, Delilah, kept asking him where his power came from, and eventually he told her: his hair had never been cut, just as God commanded.

Delilah betrayed him. Samson’s hair was cut, and he lost his strength. The Philistines captured him, blinded him, and made fun of him. It seemed like Samson’s story would end in defeat.

But in his final moments, Samson turned back to God. He prayed for strength one last time, not for revenge alone, but to finish the mission God gave him—to protect Israel. God answered, and Samson pushed down the pillars of a great temple, stopping the Philistines’ leaders and completing his calling.

Samson teaches kids that strength is more than muscles. Real strength comes from listening to God, making wise choices, and controlling our emotions. Even when we mess up, God can still forgive us and use us for good.

In The Good Fight card game, Samson represents power guided by purpose. When kids play his card, they learn that true strength comes from God—and it must be used with wisdom and courage.

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