Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

The Bible uses sports as an illustration several times. See if you can answer these questions about those illustrations.

1. What did Paul say those that compete in the games receive?

A perishable wreath
A victor's crown
A medal
Cheers from the crowd


2. What did the Hebrew writer say could entangle us in our race?

Bad choices
Evil Companions
Sin
The holes in the road


3. According to Paul what must an athlete do to win the prize?

Beat the competition
Win the Crowd
Never give up
Compete according to the rules


4. Who wrestled with God?

Paul
Jacob
Moses
The Devil


5. What did Paul compared body training to that was of even greater value?

Endurance running
Fasting
Godliness
Prayer


6. What endeavor did Paul say he didn't do without aim?

Dance
Box
Shoot an arrow
Race


7. What metaphor did Paul NOT use when describing the end of his life?

Finished the Course
Stood on the Podium
Fought the Good Fight
I have kept the Faith


8. According to Proverbs what is like a sport to the fool?

Stealing
Running his mouth
Doing wickedness
Telling tales


9. To whom did Paul exclaim, "You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth"?

The Phillippians
The Galatians
The Cretans
The Jews


10. What did Paul say he did to make sure he had not run the race in vain?

Stayed to the pathway
He kept a slow pace
Hold fast the word of life
He stayed with the pack