Judges 16:1-21 the Incompatibility of a Sin-Based Relationship

Judges 16:1-21 • The Incompatibility of a Sin- Judges 16:1-21 • The Incompatibility of a Sin- Based Relationship Based Relationship

1. (v.1) Samson believes he can operate completely on his 1. (v.1) Samson believes he can operate completely on his ______without the ______of those on ______without the ______of those on his side as well as make his own ______. his side as well as make his own ______.

2. (v.2-3) Samson incorrectly assumes he is powerful enough to 2. (v.2-3) Samson incorrectly assumes he is powerful enough to overcome his own ______and becomes a overcome his own ______and becomes a ______unto himself. ______unto himself.

3. (v.4-5) By not leaving the ______territory and 3. (v.4-5) By not leaving the ______territory and influence, Samson gives them time and opportunity to influence, Samson gives them time and opportunity to ______. ______.

4. (v.6-9) Samson’s primary weakness is ______, 4. (v.6-9) Samson’s primary weakness is ______, which will the very point of the enemy’s attack. which will the very point of the enemy’s attack.

5. (v.10-14) The enemy used Samson’s own ______5. (v.10-14) The enemy used Samson’s own ______against him. against him.

6. (v.15) Continued close contact finally made it a 6. (v.15) Continued close contact finally made it a ______issue for Samson. ______issue for Samson.

7. (v.16-18a) As with all spiritual warfare, the ______7. (v.16-18a) As with all spiritual warfare, the ______is the ultimate goal. is the ultimate goal.

8. (v.18b-20) The Lord was gone from Samson’s life in terms of the 8. (v.18b-20) The Lord was gone from Samson’s life in terms of the ______made and ______engaged in ______made and ______engaged in long before the ______. long before the ______.

9. (v.21) Ultimately Samson’s ______condition 9. (v.21) Ultimately Samson’s ______condition mirrored his ______condition—blind, bound, and mirrored his ______condition—blind, bound, and working ______the enemy instead of working ______the enemy instead of ______them. ______them.