Bible Stories for Kids - Samson & Delilah

Once upon a time in a faraway land, there lived a man named Samson. Samson was special because God had given him incredible strength. He could defeat fierce lions with his bare hands and protect his people, the Israelites, from their enemies, the Philistines.

Samson's secret to his strength was his long hair. God told him never to cut it, and as long as he obeyed, he was strong and mighty. But Samson had a weakness—he fell in love with a woman named Delilah.

The Philistines didn't like how strong Samson was, so they went to Delilah and asked her to find out the secret of his strength. They offered her money to help them, and so she agreed.

Delilah asked Samson to tell her the secret of his strength. He tricked her three times with false information, but finally, he told her the truth: "If my hair is cut, I will lose my strength."

While Samson was asleep, Delilah cut his hair. When he woke up, he was no longer strong. The Philistines captured him and put him in prison.

But in prison, Samson's hair began to grow back, and one day, he prayed to God for strength one last time. God listened to Samson’s prayer, and he was able to push down the pillars of the building they were in, saving his people from their enemies.

## Activity

**Samson's Strength Bracelet**

### Materials Needed:
- String or elastic cord
- Colorful beads (including some that look like muscles)
- Scissors

### Instructions:

1. **Measure the String:** Cut a piece of string or elastic cord that is long enough to fit around your wrist with some extra length for tying.

2. **Choose Your Beads:** Pick colorful beads to represent different parts of the Samson story. You might choose a special bead to represent Samson's strength, like a muscle-shaped bead.

3. **Thread the Beads:** Thread the beads onto the string in any order you like. Think about the story and choose colors that remind you of Samson's hair, his strength, and his bravery.

4. **Tie the Bracelet:** Once you’re happy with the arrangement, tie the ends of the string securely, making sure it fits snugly around your wrist.

5. **Wear Your Bracelet:** Remember Samson's story and how important it is to follow God's instructions and trust in Him.

## Reflection Questions

1. Why was it important for Samson not to cut his hair?
2. How did Samson's relationship with Delilah change his life?
3. Can you think of a time when you needed to be strong or brave? How did you find strength?