S4:062 Judges 13-15

03/13/25 • 10 min

What was the Nazarite vow? In today's episode, Emma Dotter explains what the Nazarite vow was and how Samson's vow was broken repeatedly, and yet, God did not disqualify him from being used for God's purposes.

Additional References:

2 Corinthians 12:9

Additional References:

2 Corinthians 12:9

Previous Episode

S4:061 Judges 9-12

How do we make sense of God sending an evil spirit to Abimelech? In today’s episode, Join the Journey staff member Lauren Atkinson and Watermark staff member Ethan Howard discuss the downward cycle of the Israelite nation due to unfaithfulness and how God shows His glory and fulfills His good plan despite the sinfulness of man. If God is sovereign over evil, then He can redeem evil and use it for our good and His glory.

Additional Scripture Referenced:

Genesis 50:20, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

Check out one of Ethan’s previous episodes!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zU4c8GCe3F6gRmJWgKblX?si=2860431843464aa4

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https://www.jointhejourney.com/

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

Next Episode

S4:063 Judges 16-18

Triumph or tragedy? How should we think about Samson's successes and mistakes? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Lauren Atkinson discuss this story and how Samson's choices reflect his heart and spiritual sight for the Lord.

Additional References: Isaiah 53