Doctrine: Human sin and divine sovereignty have a mysterious relationship with each other. Samson's lust for pagan women was inexcusable, but despite this, God's purposes were still forwarded, and not frustrated.
Exegesis: How Samson's lack of self-control changed the trajectory of his life: instead of contrasting with the Philistines, he sought to be related to them (vv. 1-3), which led to living among them (vv. 4-5a) and developing heart-connections with them (vv. 5b-7).
Further application: Why we are not to tolerate sin (under any conditions): because presumption on God's grace is a dangerous venture, and because it is loathsome to God (and to our new Christ nature).
Key phrase: v. 3b ''...And Samson said to his father, 'Get her for me, for she pleases me well.'''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.