Seminaries and Institutes
Judges 14–15: One Mistake after Another

“Judges 14–15: One Mistake after Another,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 87

“Judges 14–15,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 87

Judges 14–15

One Mistake after Another

Although Samson was born with great promises and blessings, Judges 14–15 tells us how he misused those God-given gifts. The blessings Samson was promised were just like the blessings promised us in our patriarchal blessings—the promises and blessings are only fulfilled when we live worthy of them (see D&C 130:20–21). As you read, think about what Samson’s actions teach us about his focus in life.

Studying the Scriptures

Do activity A as you study Judges 14–15.

  1. What’s the Problem?

    1. Make a chart like the following in your notebook, and fill it in with information you learn from the scripture reference listed:

      Reference

      What Samson Did

      Why

      Judges 14:5–6

      Judges 14:19

      Judges 15:1–5

      Judges 15:6–8

    2. Write about what you think Samson’s biggest weakness was (see Judges 14–15).