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| When we gradually allow the practices of the surrounding culture to mix with our faith in God we have what is termed “syncretism’”—the blending of the two. This usually happens gradually, sometimes without our even realizing it! It is dangerous because often it combines two powers that are not intended to operate as one. For example, combining God and nationality creates a national God, not a God for all people as the Bible describes. Today we want to look at the story of Samson and how, in a sense, he became the “frog in the kettle.” EXPLORE (15–20 minutes) Ask a student to read aloud Numbers 6:1-12. Discuss and list on dry-erase board or newsprint the expectations involved with being a Nazirite. All these things are to be done in order that the person, the Nazarite set aside for God, will not be defiled or made unclean. Divide the class into three groups (if you have a large group—12 or more—divide into six groups) and assign each group one of the following to read together : Judges 14, Judges 15, and Judges 16. ( If you divide into six groups assign two groups to each chapter) Ask each group to carefully compare the Nazirite vows written earlier to the scripture passage they have been assigned. When each group has finished comparing their scripture, ask the following questions and write each response on the board or newsprint as well. Continued... |
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