December 29, 2018

Empathy for the Wicked: SAMSON

Passage: Judges 13-16

When we look at the story of Samson and Delilah, we are quick to judge Delilah and write Samson off as the "hero of Israel." What if we chose to view Samson through the eyes of Delilah? Would we see the divinely appointed judge of Israel that led a holy people to be a light to all nations? Or would we see someone who exploited their holy calling for a more selfish pursuit?