for men
Emotional Strength - Week 2
This Talk It Over is specifically designed for men to use in a small group or on their own during Samson. Not only will
this Talk It Over allow you to talk through the message during the week, but it will also help you turn what God is saying
to you into action steps. If you are leading a group of men through this Talk It Over study guide, download the Samson
facilitator guide at http://go2.lc/samsonguide as it will give you suggestions on how to lead your group.
• What’s your one pet peeve that angers you the most? Why does it anger you so much?
With your Bible or YouVersion, read Judges 14:10-20 and Judges 15:1-20.
Samson’s vengeance on the Philistines in these passages is the result of his unchecked anger and pride.
• Describe a time when you let your emotions get the best of you. What resulted from your emotional outburst?
• Samson was emotion-driven and not Spirit-led. Why do you think so many men allow themselves to be driven by
their emotions instead of being driven by God?
• What unchecked anger in your life do you need to own up to immediately?
• How has your unchecked anger affected you and those you love?
• What does pride look like in your life? Where do you seem to struggle the most with pride?
Read Galatians 5:16-18.
Paul encourages us to live by the Spirit in these verses.
• Share with your group what kind of man you think God wants you to be. How is your pride and anger keeping you
from becoming that man?
• How can you keep your pride and anger in check while at the same time not losing the passion and heart of a
warrior that God has given you?
next steps daily bible readings
Here are some specific things you can do this week
that will help you become more Spirit-led.
To become a more Spirit-led man, start spending • Day 1: Judges 14:10-20
more time with God. The more time you spend
away from God, the more likely it is you will be • Day 2: Judges 15:1-20
driven by your emotions. A great way to start is to
spend more time in prayer and in reading His Word.
If you don’t have a quiet time with God daily, then • Day 3: Galatians 5:1-26
start this week with only a few minutes each day.
Share with your accountability partner your desire • Day 4: Ephesians 4:1-32
to spend more time with God so your partner can
hold you accountable and help guide you. • Day 5: James 1:19-27
Dive deeper into God’s Word this week by reading • Day 6: Galatians 6:1-10
the daily Bible readings located on the right. These
readings will help you engage with Craig’s message • Day 7: James 4:1-17
all throughout the week as you will read about
Samson’s unchecked emotions. You will also read
what The New Testament says about the dangers
of leaving your pride and anger unchecked.
Samson Code Week 2: I will not be driven by emotions, but be led by God.