Bible Verses
Finish this verse... "For God so ___ the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever _____ in Him should not perish but have _____ life?
loved, believes, eternal/everlasting
Double points
John 3:16
In sports, what does M.V.P stand for?
Most Valuable Player
This man is known as the father of the Israelite nation
Who is Abraham
Swap Points with another team
How many days did God create the world?
6 days
This city is where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
*DOUBLE POINTS* What holiday do we celebrate in honor of His birth?
The most popular sport across the world.
Football, or Soccer.
Who is the mother of Jesus
Mary
Minus Points if wrong
This man was the first King of Israel
Saul
Shortest Verse in the Bible
Jesus wept.
*EXTRA 200 pts if you can tell the verse reference*
A sport of bat and ball in which a successful batter hits the ball and runs around 4 bases to score a point.
Baseball
How many books are in the Bible?
66 books
Jesus fed 5,000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fish, but He had this many baskets left over...
12
Minus Points if wrong
Jesus was crucified outside this city?
Jerusalem
Steal 200 points from another team
This obscure sport is related to baseball. It's popular in Pakistan, India, Australia, Ireland and England. Games feature a "hurler" and a batsman who must protect a set of "wickets". Single game has been known to last days!
Cricket
Sister of Moses and Aaron and helped protect Moses when he was a baby
Miriam
This man was swallowed by a great fish after running away from God's command
Jonah
Double points
In the beginning God created the _______, and the ______ .
heavens, earth
Genesis 1:1
The team leader on the field or pitch.
A Captain
What is the longest book in the Bible?
Psalms
*Double points* What is the longest CHAPTER in the Bible?
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness for how many days
40
Minus Points if wrong
Where did Moses receive the 10 commandments
Mount Sinai
Triple points
The most accessible sport in the world though not always the most fun. All you need is a pair of legs and a pair of shoes. The faster you go the better.
running
This woman was a prophetess who led Israel in a time of crisis and helped Barak defeat the Canaanites
Deborah
who is the man known for his wisdom?
Solomon
What are the fruits of the Spirit?
Hint: there are 9 listed in Galatians
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
This sport known as "gridiron" is a popular American sport derived from soccer and rugby. It is physically demanding and involves high speed impacts between players. A helmet and plenty of pads are necessary.
American Football
Where did the city's walls fall after the Israelites marched around it for 7 days?
Jericho
This many plagues were sent upon Egypt before Pharaoh let the Israelites go..
10 plagues
Double points
Jesus met a Samaritan woman at this place...
Jacob's Well
Minus Points if wrong
Name two sports teams in Columbus
Columbus Crew
Columbus Blue Jackets
Ohio State Buckeyes
Columbus Clippers
This woman was wife of King Ahab and had the prophet Elijah confronted her for leading Israel into idolatry
Jezebel
This man was a tax collector...
Matthew
Double points
Blessed are the ___________: for they shall be called the children of God.
Peacemakers
A major, international multi-sport event, held every four years, featuring both summer and winter competitions in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of sports.
The Olympics
Who is the oldest person in the Bible?
Methuselah, 969 years old
The Bible mentions there were this many generations from Abraham to Jesus?
14 generations
Double Points
Matthew 1:17
This city, the capital of Israel, was destroyed by the Assyrians...
Samaria
Steal 500 points from another team
Name 3 PROFESSIONAL sports teams in Ohio
(OUTSIDE OF COLUMBUS)
Cleveland Browns
Toledo Mudhens
Cincinnati Bengals
Woman who helped hide Israelite spies in Jericho
Rahab
Who is Judas the son of?
Simon