< Judges 15 >

The consequence of betrayal was the destruction of the enemies of Samson, just as Jesus' enemy sin and death were destroyed.

Israel, faced with a great and powerful enemy, chose to deliver God’s appointed deliverer into the hands of their enemy to save themselves! Likewise, when the Jews perceived the activities of Jesus would bring the Roman armies against their nation, they chose to deliver him to them! The reason was expressed by the High Priest Matthew 27:2.Waiting for response for Matthew 27:2

The power of God reacted in Samson and he slew a great multitude with a jawbone of an ass. This was a great feat, as are the victories of Jesus over sin and death and over all other enemies at his return. Samson was made strong by God to perform his purpose in overthrowing the enemies of his people, so Jesus was made strong to save God’s people from mighty enemies, not only human, but also from sin and death. Jesus, like Samson, was a man that God made strong for his own purpose Psalm 80:17Waiting for response for Psalm 80:17

A notable characteristic of the deeds of the Judges is that they achieved their victories by the use of weak things, e.g. the jawbone of an ass, for “out of weakness they were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, and turned to flight the armies of the aliens” Hebrews 11:34.Waiting for response for Hebrews 11:34 God does not deliver in ways that men expect but he uses the weak things of the world to manifest his strength 1 Corinthians 1:27.Waiting for response for 1 Corinthians 1:27 Jesus himself “was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God”, and the apostle adds concerning the apostles: “we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you” 2 Corinthians 13:4.Waiting for response for 2 Corinthians 13:4

Samson was tremendously thirsty because of his exertions in gaining the victory and we are reminded of Jesus’ great thirst upon the cross as he gained his victory over sin and death John 19:28.Waiting for response for John 19:28

Just as Jesus was revived, so was Samson.

Afterwards Samson judged Israel, and so will Jesus at the time appointed by God.