< 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.Matthew 27:2XWaiting for response

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 80:17Psalm 80:17XWaiting for response

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.Hebrews 11:34XWaiting for response God does not deliver in ways that men expect but he uses the weak things of the world to manifest his strength 1 Corinthians 1:27.1 Corinthians 1:27XWaiting for response 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 13:4.2 Corinthians 13:4XWaiting for response

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.John 19:28XWaiting for response

Just as Jesus was revived, so was Samson.

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