ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Why don’t you take a few minutes prior to the kickoff and the commercials for some time with God’s Word?
Here is a Superbowl Sunday Bible study taken from a quote from one of the truly great coaches of all time.
“Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
Vince Lombardi – 5 NFL Championships – 1st Two Superbowls
- Perseverance – James 1:2-4,12
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
- Self-Denial – Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
- Hard Work – Colossian 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
- Sacrifice – Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
- Dedication – Philippians 4:8,9
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
- Respect for Authority – Hebrews 13:17
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
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