Samson and Jesus

1. Samson demanded his parents, against their will, to get him a foreign woman, Jesus submitted to the will of his Father in everything.
2. Samson was tempted by woman and exploited them, Jesus served and redeemed women
3. Samson’s love for a woman made him fall to her deceit, Jesus’ love for women lead him to speak only the truth to them.
4. Samson used his miraculous strength to solve personal problems in his life, Jesus used his miraculous strength to get him into personal problems (rejection and the cross) for the good of others.
5. Samson died with a prayer of vindication on his lips, Jesus died with a prayer of forgiveness and trust on his lips.
6. God used Samson to bring temporary deliverance to Israel, God used Jesus to bring everlasting deliverance to his people.

“Hallelujah, what a savior.”