1. STRONG HOW THE WEAK CAN BE STRONG “Strengthen the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees” – Hebrews 12:12

2. STRONG HOW THE WEAK CAN BE STRONG Kinds of weakness  Physical weakness (2 Corinthians 12:10)  Weakness due to a lack of knowledge (1 Corinthians 8:7-9; Romans 15:1-2)  Spiritual weakness (Mark 14:38; Rom. 14:21)

3. STRONG HOW THE WEAK CAN BE STRONG Observations about being weak  The strongest among us is still subject to weakness (Hebrews 5:1-2)  It is one thing to be subject to weakness, but it is quite another to be characterized by it!  The Christian who never examines himself and his connection to Christ will remain weak! (1 Corinthians 11:27-32)

4. STRONG HOW THE WEAK CAN BE STRONG How to Gain Strength  Learn and Apply God’s Word! (Psalm 119:28; Acts 20:32; Hebrews 5:12-14)  Have Faith! It empowers and transforms! (Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 6:11-16; Phil. 4:13; Romans 4:19-21; Ephesians 3:14-17)  Seek help from the Lord and brethren! (Psalm 138:3; 18:32-33; Isaiah 40:28-31; Luke 22:32; Acts 18:23; 1 Thess. 5:14; 1 Corinthians 9:22; Ezekiel 34:4)

5. THE WEAK CAN BE STRONG! GOD EXPECTS IT! “ Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God…” (Hebrews 12:12-15)