1. God’s weak plan:
A.
The cross and faith - 1 Cor. 1:18-31.
B.
The law - Rom. 8:3-5 (vs. Holy Spirit); Heb. 7:18-28 (vs. Christ).
C.
Christian Way of Life and faith - 2 Cor. 11:27-30; Gal 4:13; 1 Cor. 2:3;
Heb. 11:33-34; cp. Phil 3:4-8; Rom. 5:3-5.
2. Humans: A weakness waiting to happen.
A.
Weak flesh - Mt. 26:41; Rom. 6:19; 8:26; 1 Cor. 15:43; 1 Tim.
5:23.
B.
Weak faith - Rom. 14:1; 15:1; 1 Cor. 8:9-12; Rom. 4:19.
C.
Legalism / works - Gal. 4:9.
D.
Spiritual arrogance - 1 Cor. 4: 10; 11:30; 2 Cor. 10:10; 13:9.
E.
Spiritual leaders - Heb. 5:1-2; 7:28; cp. 1 Cor. 2:3.
3. Support of the weak:
A.
Jesus Christ - Mt. 8:17; 2 Cor. 13:4; Heb. 4:15; 11:33-34.
B.
Evangelism - 1 Cor. 9:22-23.
C.
Spiritual help - Jas. 5:14; 1 Thes. 5:14.
D.
Supportive mental attitudes:
1. Honor - 1 Cor. 12:22-23.
2. Acceptance - Rom. 14:1; 15:1; 1 Cor. 8:7-12.
3. Help - 1 Thes. 5:14.