OT 44 Samson

Reference: Judges 13-16

Big Idea: Because Jesus died for our sin, we can have God’s Spirit.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:16 - Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? (ESV)

Motions for the Big Idea:
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
Died - form an “X” with your arms over your chest
Sin - two thumbs down
We - point to yourself with two thumbs
God’s - point up
Spirit - hover your palm in a circle over your heart

Motions for the Verse:
Do you not - shake your finger “no”
Know - tap your brain
You - point to another person
Temple - form a “roof” over you head with your arms
God’s - point up
Spirit - hover your palm over your heart and make a circular motion
Dwells - hug yourself

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who were the people who conquered the Israelites? // The Philistines
What were God’s rules for Samson? // No wine, special foods, no hair cuts
Why was Samson able to defeat the lion with his bare hands? // Because God’s Spirit made him super strong
What did Samson use to defeat 1000 men? // A donkey’s jawbone
Who was the girl Samson fell in love with? // Delilah
When did Samson lose God’s Spirit, and his strength? // When he let his hair be cut
What did the Philistines do to Samson? // Poked out his eyes, put him in prison
What did Samson do to the temple? // Knocked it down by pushing over the pillars
Who died to take away our sins? // Jesus, God’s Son
What does Trinity mean? // There is one God who exists in three persons.
What is today’s big idea? // Because Jesus died for our sin, we can have God’s Spirit.
What is today’s Bible verse? // 1 Corinthians 3:16 - Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? (ESV)

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