• Joshua 7:1-15 – Israel is defeated by Ai.
  • Joshua was born as a slave in Egypt, but led the Israelites in their first battle after leaving Egypt. Joshua eventually led the people into the promised land.
  • Joshua 9:1-16 – Joshua and the Israelites are tricked into peace with the Gibeonites because they did not consult God.
  • Strength and weakness are a part of the human condition.
  • True strength does not come from within.
  • We need to deal with our weaknesses with prayer.
  • I Peter 5:6
  • Ephesians 6:18-20 – Find strength in prayer.
  • Ephesians 6:14-17 – the armor of God
  • Recognize your weakness and look for strength.