Though we are saved from the fullness of God’s wrath, we still have experiences in this life that seem as though the Lord Himself has turned on us.
Samson’s life is a riddle—much like the riddle that he tells to his companions. In the end, Samson’s strength is destroyed by his lust after the so-called sweet things of the flesh.
This psalm describes the ups and downs of life. Some of our downs are judgment for sin, but some of them are simply part of our lot in life in a fallen world. In this psalm, the Lord consistently comes to the aid of those who cry unto Him.
The story of Rahab gives a wonderful type and illustration of salvation. Not only is she a Gentile and a woman, but she is also a despised harlot (prostitute).
