Engaging our 12-14 year olds in class isn’t always easy. These Sunday school lessons for teens using the story of Samson work great to grab their interest and to get them thinking about their own strengths and weaknesses.
Bible Story:
In this lesson, God chooses Samson at birth to be a hero for the Israelites against the Philistines. Have the students read the following selections.
Judges 13: 1-5
Judges 13: 24-25
Judges 14: 1-6
Judges 16: 4-6
Judges 16: 17-19
Judges 16: 20-22
Judges 16: 26-30
Discussion:
You are set apart by God from birth also. What do you think God made you to do or to be? Did Samson fill the job God had for him?
Activity:
Relate muscle strength to strength in your Christianity. No matter how strong you are, it is easier to pull someone down than to lift them up. Have one student stand on a chair; ask another to stand on the floor. The student in the chair should try to lift the person on the floor into the chair. It can’t be done! Samson had strong muscles, but he was weak around girls.
Game:
Bring small, soft balls, or make some out of paper. One for each student. Split the class into two teams and tape a playing field. Each ball is a weakness that is weighing them down. The object to have as few weaknesses on their side of the playing field. As one team is throwing their balls, the other side is doing the same. Set a time limit, and count the number of balls on each side when the time is up.
Leave a Reply