Read Judges 16:23-31 and pages 91-94 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. How do the Philistines think about their capture of the warrior Samson? (v23-24)
2. What leads the Philistines to have Samson brought out of prison? (v25)
3. Why does Samson say that he needs to feel and lean against the pillars – what’s wrong with him? (v26)
4. Describe what you imagine to be the different types of people present at this party? (v27)
5. What reason does Samson give to God in his request for the return of his remarkable strength? (v28)
6. What is the weakness in the structural design of this temple? (v29)
7. How is Samson treated by his family after he has died? (v31)
8. Draw a picture, or write a description, of how the temple of Dagon was brought down by Samson. (v30)
Questions from the book
1. What life events and situations have led some people to think they would be better off dead?
2. In what way might taking your own life be a sin against other people?
3. In what way might taking your own life be a sin against God?
4. Do you think it was right for Samson to die the way he did?
5. Why can we say that even if a Christian wrongly takes their own life, they will still be in heaven?
6. Write a prayer in which someone asks to be lifted out of a despair which makes life seem not worth living.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask a Christian you know to tell you what they think about Samson’s death.
2. Think about your reply to a friend who says to you, “Anyone has the right to take their own life.”
3. What do you think helps a Christian most when they feel very low?