Samson's Midnight Awakening

Historical Account★★★★

At midnight, Samson awoke with a pricked conscience and realized he had broken his vow as a Nazirite. Despite his sin, God’s mercy did not forsake him.

Arnall, Jeremy, “03 Compromised” (AudioVerse teaching 45375).

The point

The story of Samson waking up at midnight with a pricked conscience after breaking his Nazirite vow, emphasizing God's mercy despite human failings.

Scripture

Judges 13:5-7

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Sobering · Hopeful

To tell aloud

about 1 min · 27 words

Subjects

Sin Mercy Conscience Vow Vows Repentance Mercy of God

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