for men

small steps toward big destruction - Week 3

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 one of your favorite guy movies? What is it about this movie or its main character that you like so much?

With your Bible or YouVersion, read Judges 16:1-31.

In this passage we see Samson’s small steps lead him toward his big destruction with Delilah.

• What’s one of the biggest mistakes you’ve ever made? What started you on your path towards making that
mistake?

• What are some of the most common struggles you’ve seen that tend to lead men towards destruction?

• What is the one thing you struggle with the most that could drive you down a dangerous path?

• How have you rationalized your own sin throughout your life in the same way Samson did?

• What prices have you paid as a result of your sin? What have you learned from your actions?

• Why do you think so many men continue to make the same mistakes when they are well aware of the
consequences?

• Samson took 56,250 steps towards his destruction. Where are you stepping away from God right now?

• As you turn back to God, what are some of the first steps you’ll need to take to leave your sin behind? Who will help
you take those steps?

next steps daily bible readings

Here are some specific things you can do this week
that will help you stop taking steps toward destruction
and instead turn back to God.
• Day 1: Judges 16:1-31
If you have stepped away from God, then turn
around this week and begin the process of walking • Day 2: Proverbs 5:1-23
back to Him. There are several ways you can begin
this process such as confessing your sin to God
and to your accountability partner. You can also • Day 3: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33
talk to a pastor or a leader in your church that you
trust. Also, seek God’s help by praying and looking • Day 4: Romans 2:1-16
for guidance in His Word. No matter your first steps,
commit to doing something about your sin. • Day 5: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Dive deeper into God’s Word this week by reading • Day 6: 1 Peter 4:1-19
the daily Bible readings located on the right. These
readings will help you engage with Craig’s message • Day 7: 2 Timothy 2:1-26
all throughout the week, as you will read about how
Samson took small steps toward his destruction
with Delilah, and about the dangers of sin and the
importance of repentance.

Samson Code Week 3: I will not lose site of the man I was created to be by taking steps
toward God and away from destruction.