Bible Crafts – The Strength of Samson (Judges 14 & 15)

Use these free craft ideas for in your children’s ministry or Sunday School lesson on the Story of Samson from Judges 14:5-7; 15:4-8, 14-17.

Samson was an amazing strong man, but more than anything, his story reminds us that it is God who gives us power and might. These crafts celebrate the story of Samson, but also emphasize the Lord’s control. A Samson “Barbell” recalls how our strength comes from God. A “Strong Samson Puppet” reenacts the story with elements of Samson himself. Let’s get crafty! 

Craft One: Samson Barbell

You will need:

• Paper Towel Tubes
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Glue, tape, or staples
• Scissors
• Aluminum Foil (optional)
• Decorative elements as desired (stickers, jewels, etc.)
• Markers or crayons

Procedure:
1. Cut out two donut-shaped circles from cardstock or paper, using the tube as a size guide for the inner ring of the circle.
2. Decorate the tube with aluminum foil and/or stickers, jewels, and other decorations.
3. Add verses or captions to the “weight plates” (circles) or the barbell.
4. Cut the inner circles out of the weight plates. Place them on the ends of the tube. 

5. Use the barbell to remember the Samson story and the source of our strength. 

Craft Two: Strong Samson Puppet
You will need:

• Paper Bags
• Crayons or markers
• Glue or tape
• Yarn or String
• Construction paper or cardstock 
• Scissors
• Google Eyes (optional)

Procedure: 

1. Decorate the paper bag with a face and “clothing,” using google eyes and fabric if desired, or just drawings.
2. Add yarn or string for Samson’s “hair.” 
3. Trace and cut muscular arms, and place them on the sides of the paper bag. 
4. Option: Make the puppet reversible, with one side being “bald blind Samson” without strength (you may need to remove the arms somehow). 
5. Add verses and captions, and use the puppet to reenact and remember the story of Samson and the strength we have from God! 

Verses or Captions to Consider… 

And Samson said,

“With the jawbone of a donkey,
    heaps upon heaps,
with the jawbone of a donkey
    have I struck down a thousand men.”  -Judges 15:16

Samson was strong…because God gave him power! 

Our strength comes from the Lord. Trust in Him!