Playlist: Samson as Trouble Maker (topic)
Samson and the Christian (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson emerged as a figure of rebellion during a time of intense Philistine oppression over Israel, a period marked by the Israelites' physical and spiritual decline. God raised him up as a deliverer, intending for him to begin the liberation of Israel from Philistine dominance. Announced by the Angel of the Lord to Manoah and …
Samson and the Christian (Part 5)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson emerges as a quintessential troublemaker, embodying the chaotic spirit of Israel during his era. He personifies the adage that every man did what was right in his own eyes, reflecting the nation's moral and spiritual decline. Called by God from his mother's womb and endowed with extraordinary advantages, Samson squanders …
Samson and the Christian (Part 4)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson emerges as a formidable troublemaker, driven by personal grievances and a fiery temper. His reaction to the betrayal by his father-in-law, who gave his wife to another man, reveals his deep sense of honor and readiness to retaliate. Enraged by this offense, Samson declares his intent to harm the Philistines, asserting …
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the turbulent early eleventh century BC, the region along the eastern Mediterranean, including Israel, was marked by instability and conflict. Amidst this chaos, Samson emerged as a significant figure among the Danites, chosen by God to begin delivering Israel from the oppressive rule of the Philistines. However, Samson's …