Philistines – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Mount Lebanon

Mountains Topical Studies May 7, 2015February 23, 2022

Mount Lebanon is called the "white mountain" because of its snow. It is famous for the groves of cedar trees (Cedars of Lebanon) that grow upon it. Mount Lebanon is the wooded mountain range in the Middle East that extends across the whole land of Lebanon from the coast of the Mediterranean coast.

Mount Gilboa

Mountains Topical Studies May 6, 2015February 23, 2022

Mount Gilboa means a "fountain of ebullition" Gilboa is a mountain-ridge above the southeastern end of the valley of Jezreel in Israel.

The Mother of Samson

Old Testament Women of Christ January 21, 2015March 26, 2022

An unnamed woman who played an important role in the history of the Israelites, the mother of Samson the wife of Manoah is a woman we can all strive to be like. She did not need to be named or get credit for raising a son who was used by the LORD God to save Israel from the Philistines.

Michal the Daughter of Saul

Old Testament Women of Christ January 20, 2015March 26, 2022

Michal was the youngest daughter of King Saul. She loved David. Michal was caught between a fierce struggle between the man she loved, David, and her father, king Saul. She was used by her father as a trap in hopes that David would be killed. David did not marry her out of love but to become the son in law of the king. Eventually that love of Michal turned to despising David.

The Earlier Experiences of David

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 22, 2022

It is so comforting to know that the LORD God chooses who He want for the task He chooses. Have you noticed many times in the Bible, and in life, the LORD chooses unlikely people to do His work. That is so everyone will know that the work being done is the work of the LORD not the work of man. You need to remember those who are rejected of men are often beloved of the LORD.

David and Goliath

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 22, 2022

The lesson of David and Goliath is a compelling powerful lesson to illustrate the power of the LORD God in our lives. We need to always remember that the battle belongs to the Lord. It is the Lord who guides our steps forward and we need to keep walking forward to face struggles and conflicts that come our way on our life journey.

Samson Pulls Down the Temple

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 21, 2022

There are many lessons that can be learned from the story of Samson. We also must remember to use the gifts, skills and our abilities that we receive from the LORD for the service of Him. We need to be cautious to place our trust only in people who are trustworthy. This sometimes requires us to ask for wisdom from the LORD to know if someone is trustworthy or not trust.

Samson And Delilah

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 13, 2022

We are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and must listen, trust and obey. Samson was chosen to rescue the children of Israel out of the hands of the Philistines. He should have concentrated more on his mission for the LORD instead of playing pranks and joking with his enemies. We must equally be careful to concentrate on the task that the Lord has given us to do instead of doing what we want to do.

Samson and the Lion

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 21, 2022

Samson grew up to be very strong. Samson was blessed at birth with superhuman strength to use against the Philistines. Samson married a Philistine woman. Samson was not interested in the LORD or His guidance. Samson only did what pleased him.

Samson is Born

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament January 15, 2015March 21, 2022

The story of the birth of Samson began before he was even born. We learn it is important to have faith in what the LORD God tells us, and to ask with a quiet heart if we do not understand. We learn that the angel of the LORD is a messenger. We are not to give honor to angels only to the LORD.