The story of Samson is a short story (only four chapters long) but dense with biblical truth and life application. But how could that be? It is the truncated story of the strongest man in the bible. It combines long-forgotten history with hyperbole and chronicles a superhero of sorts, a man with amazing strength who doesn’t quite live up to his calling. Is Samson a hero or merely a normal guy who doesn’t understand his incredible God-given power? Is he strong or weak? And most importantly, what is God trying to tell us in this small Old Testament story?
Learn or Lead with the Parable of the Sower PDF Bible Study Guide
Have you ever watched a plant grow? No, you can’t just sit in the dirt and
watch a plant, day after day,struggle to the surface and reach toward the
sun. Who has time for that? Each seed planted needs a combination
of sun, water, and good soil. If any of this criteria is not met, the
plant will struggle to become exactly what it is meant to be.
The parable of the Ten Minas is one of the most important parables Jesus told about our mission on this earth.