March MADness: Faith in the Final Four
Athletes with Old Testament Names
Who did it?
Winning with God
Athletics in the Bible
100

This many teams currently participate in the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament

What is 68

100

An MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in 2011, he enjoyed his best season with the club last year, setting a new career-high with 15 assists in MLS play and more than 20 in all competitions. Still one of the best in the world when it comes to crossing the ball or from set pieces, he shows now signs of slowing down as he plays his 20th season as a professional. He re-signed with the club in January 2012, agreeing to return to the Galaxy for two more seasons.

Who is David Beckham

100

They were created as a mate for Adam. When tempted by the serpent, they chose not to trust in God’s command. Yet God still used them as the mother of all humans. They were part of His plan for a relationship with humanity.

Who is Eve

100

"Almighty God was with me. I want everyone to bear witness, I am the greatest! I'm the greatest thing that ever lived. ... I must be the greatest. I showed the world. I talk to God every day. I know the real God. I shook up the world, I'm the king of the world," They said after defeating Sonny Liston for the first time on Feb. 25, 1964.

Who is Muhammed Ali

100

He killed a lion with his bare hands

Samson

200

The lowest seed that has ever won the NCAA Tournament

What is 8 seed

200

He is a highly accomplished NFL quarterback, a four-time NFL MVP, a Super Bowl champion, and a 10-time Pro Bowler, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Who is Aaron Rodgers 

200

Famous for fighting Goliath. Outran Saul and continually showed him respect though Saul sought to kill them. Sinned with Bathsheba and cried out to God for forgiveness. Was known as a man after God’s own heart.

Who is David

200

Boston Celtics star thanked God on Monday night after his team claimed the NBA championship

“First of all, God is the greatest,” they said during a postgame interview, according to NBC Sports. “Not because we won, but to put me in position to maximize my God-given ability to surround me with these guys, my family — this is an incredible feeling.”

Who is Jayson Tatum

200

Ran faster than King Ahab's chariot

Who is Elijah

300

This team holds the record for the most NCAA tournament championships

What is UCLA

300

He is an American professional basketball player for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League. He most notably played with the Boston Celtics from 2015 through 2017, when he was a two-time NBA All-Star and named second-team All-NBA. The 5-foot-9-inch point guard played three years of college basketball for the Washington Huskies and was a three-time all-conference selection in the Pac-10.

Who is Isaiah Thomas

300

Left Egypt for 40 years after committing murder, only to be called back by God to lead the Jews out of slavery. Attempted to duck God’s calling on his life by saying they weren't qualified. Wandered around the wilderness for another 40 years before the people were led to the promised land after their death.

Who is Moses

300

When his team, the St. Louis Rams, won Super Bowl XXXIV in January, they screamed “Thank you, Jesus!” The 132 million people watching heard and saw his appreciation to God.  But, the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player wasn't thanking God for a charmed life.

Who is Kurt Warner

300

Defeated a giant with a single stone from a slingshot

David

400

This school's coach holds the record for the most NCAA Tournament wins

What is Duke 

400

Nicknamed "Thor", he is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians. He made his MLB debut in May 2015, following an injury to Dillon Gee.

Who is Noah Syndergaard

400

Originally persecuted Christians until they encountered the Lord on the road to Damascus. They were shipwrecked, beaten, arrested, given a “thorn” to tolerate for his entire life, and killed for his faith. They walked with Christ when it was difficult and when they stumbled.

Who is Paul

400

When they led Florida beat Oklahoma to win the national championship on Jan. 8, 2009, written in white on the black strip under thei eyes was the Scripture reference to John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." As the TV announcer approached him and congratulated him on being named the game's most valuable player, the first thing out of their mouth was to thank his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Who is Tim Tebow

400

led an army of 300 men to victory over the Midianites

Who is Gideon

500

No team has started the tournament as the ______ seed and won.

What is fifth

500

American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets. The Mets selected him in the ninth round of the 2010 MLB draft and made his major league debut with them on May 15, 2014. That same year, he was named the National League's (NL) Rookie of the Month twice, and the NL Rookie of the Year.

Who is Jacob deGrom

500

The wife of Abraham. Though they were barren, God promised them a son. After seeing no results, they took matters into their own hands, and Abraham had a son with their maidservant. Despite this event, God followed through on His plan. They bore Isaac who fathered Jacob and the 12 tribes of Israel.

Who is Sarah

500

Called the "Minister of Defense." Played 15 years in the National Football League, retiring as the league's all-time sack leader with 198. An ordained minister, wrote 3 books that centered on his faith.

"I always believed, since I was a kid, that God was going to allow me to play professional football to use it as a platform to proclaim and to live out the name of Jesus, and that is the most exciting part about my life," they said.

Who is Reggie White

500

Ram 40 days and nights without food to reach Mount Horeb

Who is Elijah

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