From Paralympics to Olympics Glory

The participants in the unconventional Paralympics at Bethesda did not compete for medals, but for healing. The unlikely hero, the Paralytic man, represents anyone on a journey who seeks to co-author his destiny against all odds. In From Paralympics to Olympics Glory, the author Iniobong Obong discusses how the story of a first-century paralytic in John 5 still speaks to us today. It demonstrates how the hand of God can make a way through seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Obong weaves technology, theology and light-hearted narrative into the story of the paralytic at Bethesda. It shows how travellers on the uncertain, treacherous, and despondent road can be inspired to the path of hope, abundant life, peace, liberty, and prosperity that is in Christ Jesus. The book challenges the modern church to bridge scriptural discourse with contemporary human trials and triumphs - to heighten the current spiritual state of the church. "