2. Marriage of Samson- Samson “begins” (13:5) to deliver Israel (14:1-20)
Introduction – What was Samson doing in Timnah in the first place? (v.1)
a. The “lust of the eyes”– the danger of being “unequally yoked” (vv.2-3)
* b. The sovereignty of God – He uses us in spite of our imperfections (v.4)
c. Example of Samson’s great strength – killed lion with bare hands (v.5-9)
d. Samson and father hold engagement dinner – poses a riddle (vv.10-14)
e. Timnite men pressure Samson’s wife to get answer to riddle (vv.15-18)
f. Samson’s violent response to the deceit of his wife and Timnites (v.19)
Conclusion – Samson’s wife given to another – The “occasion” (v.20, cf. v.4)