Samson Lesson 25 Samson Primary 6 Old Testament

Samson “Lesson 25: Samson, ” Primary 6: Old Testament, (1996), 110

Let’s Pull Sticks! • This is a game that the Prophet Joseph Smith enjoyed. • I need two of you to sit on the floor facing each other, feet together and holding a stick with both hands. • When I say go, try to bring the other boy to his feet by pulling on the stick.

• How do muscles help us? • Our spirits also need to grow stronger. How can we become stronger spiritually? • Why is it important to become spiritually strong?

The Story of Samson • Today we’re going to learn about the last of the Judges of Israel, Samson. • Samson was called by the Lord to deliver Israel from the Philistines. • His mission required great physical strength.

• Let’s read Judges 13: 1– 5, 24 • Why were the Philistines able to defeat the children of Israel? • What message did an angel of the Lord give to Manoah’s wife?

• Let’s read Judges 13: 1– 5, 24 • What did the angel say her son would be called to do? • Nazarites made a covenant to separate themselves from the things of the world and become holy unto the Lord. As part of this covenant, each Nazarite made a vow not to drink alcoholic drinks or cut his hair

• Let’s read Judges 13: 1– 5, 24 • When Manoah heard what the angel told his wife, how did he show he had spiritual strength? (See verse 8) • How can prayer help us develop greater spiritual strength?

• Let’s read Judges 14: 5– 6 • Samson used his strength many times to save his life and fight the Philistines. • What happened in these verses to show he had great strength?

• Let’s read Judges 15: 3– 8 • This time he showed he had more than just physical strength. • What kind of strength did he show in burning up the corn field?

• Let’s read Judges 15: 11– 15, 20 • What did Samson do in these verses to fill the assignment the Lord gave him?

• Let’s read Judges 15: 13– 14 • Where did Samson get his physical strength? • When Samson kept his covenants and was strong spiritually, he was blessed with physical strength. • How are we blessed when we keep our covenants and are spiritually strong?

• I’m going to read letters I’ve written to each one of you. • We all have different strengths. Heavenly Father needs us to use these strengths to serve Him and others. • I’ve mentioned some strengths I’ve seen in each of you. What other strengths do you see in your classmates? Enrichment Activity 4

• Let’s read Judges 16: 4– 20 • What did the Philistines offer Delilah if she would help them capture Samson? • How can we avoid being tempted by riches?

• Let’s read Judges 16: 4– 20 • Why did Samson finally give in and tell Delilah the secret of his strength? Why did Samson lose his strength?

• Let’s read Judges 16: 4– 20 Samson’s strength was not actually in his hair. His hair was a sign of his covenant with the Lord. When Samson broke his covenant by sinning, the Lord took away his physical strength.

• Let’s read Judges 16: 21– 31 • What did the Philistines do to Samson after they captured him? • Later, when they brought him out of prison for their own amusement and ridicule, what did Samson pray for?

• Let’s read Judges 16: 21– 31 • How did Heavenly Father answer his prayer? • Which kind of strength is more important, physical or spiritual?

• What Things Can We Do to Develop Spiritual Strength? • • Attend church Read the scriptures Pray daily Be a peacemaker at home Treat others kindly Keep the commandments Other ideas?

• What Things Can We Do to Develop Spiritual Strength? • On a piece of paper I will give you, write down the “exercises” you will do this week to develop your “spiritual muscles. ” • Put the paper someplace where you can see it, and review it often.

• What Things Can We Do to Develop Spiritual Strength? • Some people are unable to develop physical strength, but anyone who tries can develop spiritual strength by keeping their covenants and obeying God’s commandments.

• What Things Can We Do to Develop Spiritual Strength? • What covenants did you make with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ when you were baptized? (See Mosiah 18: 8− 10) • You will receive greater spiritual strength when you make covenants in the temple. Prepare for the temple by keeping your baptismal covenants.

I Will Be Valiant The Lord needs valiant servants, To do his work in the latter day, Who follow the teachings of Jesus And serve His people in a loving way. I will be His servant And keep my cov’nants valiantly. I’ll stand for truth. I’ll stand for right. The Lord can depend on me.

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