Judges 16:1–31 | The Blind Donkey
Blair Robinson | September 07, 2025
Scripture: Judges 16:1–31
Main Idea. God crushes the mighty through the humiliation of his servant. 1. The donkey-slayer becomes a donkey (1–21) Three specific sins that lead Samson into slavery: 1. Pride (1–3) 2. Pleasure (1, 4–19) 3. Presumption (20) Spurgeon said, see what sin will do. That shaved man made slave is the picture of many who were the once avowed servants of God and were valiant for the truth of God. They have lost the locks of their dedication and are led captive by the devil at his will. They cannot see as they used to see; darkness shuts out all joy. For they do not work for God as they used to, for they are slaving for people. How the mighty have fallen? 2. But the donkey becomes God’s deliverer (22–31) 2 Responses. 1. No matter your past or present, if you cry out to God, He will deliver you. 2. Your life isn’t defined by shame, but moving forward it must be marked by weakness and dependence. 2 Takeaways. 1. God is strong for undeserving people. 2. God is relentless in keeping his people.