His Name Is Wonderful
Judges 13:1-25
1. Setting
• after Jephthah (11:1-12:7) and the “directory” of Judges (12:8-15)
• keeping the focus on the God who saves
• keeping the focus on the God who saves
2. Message to Mrs. Manoah 1-7
• amazing grace amid idolatry, sterility and obscurity
• angelic assessment and assurance
• a Nazarite who “shall begin to save…”
• angelic assessment and assurance
• a Nazarite who “shall begin to save…”
3. Prayer and Prenatal Instructions 8-14
• the voice of Manoah heard and confirmation of previous information (4-5, 7, 13-14)
4. Identity Sought and Limits Imposed 15-18
• meal invitation declined and burnt offering to Yahweh option announced
• His name is wonderful (Psa. 139:6; Rom. 11:33-36)
• His name is wonderful (Psa. 139:6; Rom. 11:33-36)
5. Offering to Yahweh 19-25
• ascension of the Angel of Yahweh
• responses of recognition and reverence (Psa. 2:11) and the nativity of Samson
• responses of recognition and reverence (Psa. 2:11) and the nativity of Samson
6. So What?
• Because the LORD repeatedly initiates the deliverance of His people, trust His wonderful character and compassion.
• connection to NT and Jesus: 1 Peter 1:20
• Live with the mystery and let it fuel humility.
• connection to NT and Jesus: 1 Peter 1:20
• Live with the mystery and let it fuel humility.