Lesson 281: SAMSON; A STUDY IN “THE ANOINTING” – PART 5 JUDG 16:21-31

INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we saw that Divine patience is no the same as Divine approval and we saw how Samson took 7 gradual steps into powerlessness. Today, as we conclude this series on Samson, may the Lord bless us mightily in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. WHEN THE BACKSLIDDEN, ANOINTED ONE REPENTS, GOD WILL RESTORE HIM.

When the anointed backslides, the enemies revenge, rejoice and laugh at God. But when the Backslidden anointed repents, though he may suffer a while, God will restore him.

Judge 16:21-27; I Sam. 31:1, 6; 31:8-19; II Sam. 1:19-20; 12:13-14; I Sam. 28:7-10; II Sam. 12:15-24; Mark 10:46-47; II Tim. 4:6-7.

2. THE PRAYER OF THE ANOINTED MAY BE AN SWERED TO THE LETTER: WATCH YOURS

What happened after Samson prayed his only prayer shows clearly that an anointed one should watch his prayer carefully. The prayer of an anointed one may be answered to the letter be careful how you pray.

Judge 16:28-31; Jud. 15:18; II Pet. 2:4-9; Luke 1:7; Hag. 2:9.