The Victory of Deborah & The Healing at Bethesda | Day 126

Does God still move when we feel paralyzed by our circumstances? Today in Judges, we meet Deborah, the only female judge, whose wisdom and courage spark a great deliverance for Israel. Alongside the warrior Jael, she proves that God can use the unexpected to bring down the mighty. In the Gospel of John, Jesus continues to demonstrate His authority over sickness and space. Whether healing an official’s son from miles away or commanding a man paralyzed for 38 years to "get up, take up your bed, and walk," Jesus shows that His word carries the power of the Creator.Today’s Scripture:📖 Judges 4–5 – Israel is oppressed by Jabin and his commander Sisera, who has 900 iron chariots. Deborah calls Barak to battle, and God grants a miraculous victory. The narrative is followed by the "Song of Deborah," a poetic masterpiece celebrating God's intervention and the unlikely heroism of Jael.📖 John 4:43–5:15 – Jesus returns to Cana and heals a royal official's son with a simple word. He then travels to Jerusalem to the Pool of Bethesda. On the Sabbath, He heals a man who had been invalid for nearly four decades, sparking the first major waves of controversy with the religious leaders regarding the Sabbath laws.📖 Psalm 57:1–6 – David cries out from a cave while fleeing Saul: "Be merciful to me, O God... for in you my soul takes refuge." Even in the midst of "lions," he declares that his heart is steadfast.RESOURCES & READ-ALONG 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF 📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/ 🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT 📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: [email protected] 🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support 📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGAL The Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords: bible in a year, daily bible reading, Judges 4, Judges 5, John 4, John 5, Psalm 57, Deborah and Barak, Jael and Sisera, Song of Deborah, Healing at Bethesda, Healing the official's son, Sabbath controversy, daily devotional, audio bible.