Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about using strength with humility and help from God.
Hero: Samson
Virtue: Strength
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: two paper pillars, pencil, and tape
Meet Samson
Samson was set apart for God before he was born. God chose him to begin rescuing Israel from the Philistines and gave him extraordinary physical strength through His Spirit.
Samson’s uncut hair was connected to his Nazirite dedication, but his power ultimately came from God.
Although Samson was very strong, he often made impulsive choices and used his strength in personal conflicts and revenge. After he was captured and blinded, he called on God for strength once more.
Samson’s story teaches us that receiving a great gift is not the same as using it wisely. God’s gifts need obedience, humility, wisdom and self-control.
Strength is best when it is used to do what is right, not just to get your own way.
Hero Skill: Use Strength Well
Every child has some kind of strength.
It might be body strength, words, confidence, ideas, or influence.
Samson helps children ask: “How can I use my strength for good?”
Your Mission Today: The Two Pillars
You will make two paper pillars: one for selfish strength and one for helpful strength.
What You Need
- Two paper pillars or folded paper strips
- Pencil
- Tape
Step 1: Name Your Strength
Write one strength you have.
- I have physical energy
- I can speak confidently
- I learn quickly
- I am creative
- I can lead or organise
- I notice when someone needs help
Step 2: Make Two Pillars
On one pillar write “Strength That Hurts.” On the other write “Strength That Helps.”
Step 3: Choose Helpful Strength
On the first pillar, write one way a strength could hurt, control or discourage someone. On the second, write one way you can use that same strength to protect, encourage or help. Display the helpful-strength pillar somewhere visible this week.
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What kind of strength did Samson have?
Ages 9-10: Can strength be used the wrong way?
Ages 11-12: How can strong people stay humble?
Strength Practice For This Week
Before using your strongest skill, ask: “Is this for me or for good?”
Choose one helpful use of strength.
Real strength protects and helps.
Parent Note
Samson is not a simple hero for children to copy. Scripture shows God working through a deeply flawed judge who received a great gift but did not always use it wisely. Keep the story age-appropriate and focus on stewardship rather than its violent details. Remind your child that talent does not replace obedience, wisdom or self-control.
Mission Prayer
God, thank You for the abilities and strengths You have given me. Help me remember that they come from You. Give me wisdom and self-control so I can use them to protect, encourage and help others—not to show off, control people or get my own way. Amen.
Free Samson Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with Samson’s coloring page.
