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Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

Samson seems like a super-hero. With his super-strength he is almost invulnerable, and single-handedly kills thousands. And yet his story is one of constant frustration and failure. Samson's strength is not his own, for he was called to a purpose: ridding Israel of the Philistines. So even when he ignores this purpose, God works through him to achieve this end. How can we avoid being like Samson--striving for (and failing at) our own purposes serving greater ends despite ourselves? Are we, too, doomed to Samson's restless misery, or is there a better way?

A study of Acts 18:18-22 taught by Pastor Gary W. Miller of International Baptist Church of Debrecen. Visit us at www.ibcdebrecen.com for online studies through the Bible.

Paul's vow certainly fueled his ministry in some way, but the completing of it took priority over that ministry. While what we do for God is at the center of our calling in Christ, that we are genuinely devoted to God must always be the foundation from which it springs.