1. Go! The Lord will give victory (1-16)

Deborah was the spiritual leader of Israel. She did her best to teach the people God's word and ways. But for 20 years King Jabin had oppressed Israel. It requires courage and faith to challenge the status quo. But Deborah prayed and called Barak to go and fight Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army. Deborah assured him that God would give him victory over Sisera's iron chariots. Barak agreed to go only if Deborah would go with him. She went, and they won a great victory.

2. Jael, a Kenite woman (17-24)

The Kenites were descendants of Moses' father-in-law Jethro. They lived among Israel, but kept their identity. Sisera thought he could get help from Heber the Kenite, so he fled to his tent on foot. Jael knew that in time of war there can be no neutrality. So she made a decision to stand with God's people. She deceived and killed Sisera. As Deborah had said, Barak lost his chance to become a great hero.

Application: Lord, grant us great women of faith who can stand on your side.
One Word: The Lord has gone ahead of you