In 1628, Samson finally says then Samson called to the Lord. In Hebrew, all three names of God in the Old Testament are used. And he says that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes. We have to look really closely at the passage and its surrounding context,. But we also have to look at the big picture of this unfolding drama.
All Bible stories are really just one story repeated over and over again, describing the intersection between our sinful condition and God’s relentless faithfulness. So it should come as no surprise when even the heroes of the story seem to be the most flawed. In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland consider the shocking narrative of Samson, explaining how all stories, like Samsons’, lead us back to the glory of God.