Samson Slaying the Lion

Samson wrestles a roaring lion to the ground in a rugged wilderness landscape, gripping the beast with overwhelming strength as his cloak whips behind him. The scene portrays the moment on the road to Timnah when the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon Samson and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands. This episode from Judges 14 reveals the divinely given strength that marked Samson’s calling as a judge of Israel, while also foreshadowing the riddle of the lion and honey that would follow. The artwork is suited for teaching on God’s empowerment, Old Testament heroes, courage, consecration, and the complex life of Samson.