Samson’s Parents, Doubt, and a Strange Encounter (Judges 13 Explained)

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Judges 13 begins with the announcement of Samson’s miraculous birth. But surprisingly, the chapter spends very little time on that event. Instead, most of the story focuses on the strange and sometimes confusing interactions between Manoah, his wife, and a mysterious messenger of the Lord.

Why did the angel appear to Samson’s mother instead of Manoah? Why does Manoah keep asking for confirmation when his wife already received clear instructions? And why does the messenger refuse to give his name?

In this episode of the teaching series on the life of Samson, Dr. Mario Escobedo walks verse-by-verse through this fascinating chapter. You’ll discover:

How Manoah’s doubt contrasts with his wife’s simple trust
What it means to be “spiritually tone-deaf” and out of sync with God
Why God sometimes gives us just enough information to obey, without answering every question
How the events of this chapter may foreshadow the influence of women in Samson's life—both for good and for his downfall

This lesson isn’t just about understanding an ancient story. It’s about learning to recognize God’s guidance in our own lives and trusting His Word as sufficient for today.

📖 This video is part of a full teaching series on the life of Samson: When Strength Isn’t Enough: Principles of Spiritual Growth Drawn from the Life of Samson. Each episode comes with a free downloadable study guide to help you reflect, take notes, and apply the lessons personally.

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