09/01/20 “MODERN SPORTS” IN SCRIPTURE — Here’s a few modern sports also mentioned in Scripture:

1. FOOTBALL:  Acts 9:32 (KJV) “And it came to pass, as Peter PASSED throughout all QUARTERS, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.” In fact, this verse tells us that the Apostle Peter was the quarterback and his team’s offense had a primarily passing game for the entire four quarters of at least one game!

2. TENNIS: 1 Chronicles 23:28 (NKJV) “because their duty was to help the sons of Aaron in the SERVICE of the house of the LORD, in the COURTS and in the chambers, in the purifying of all holy things and the work of the service of the house of God.” The Levites were coaching the priests to improve their serves. Also, in Esther 6:5 we find that evil Haman was (wasting time) standing in the COURT!

3. BASKETBALL: Genesis 40:18 (NKJV) “So Joseph answered and said, ‘This is the interpretation of it: The three BASKETS are three days.’” The chief baker was obviously NOT a high scorer; Joseph predicted he would make just one basket in each of the next three games. Also Deuteronomy 28:5 (NKJV) “Blessed shall be your BASKET and your kneading bowl.” I think God promised to bless the Hebrews’ national basketball team if they were obedient.

4. SOCCER: Acts 9:5 (NKJV) “And he said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ Then the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to KICK against the GOADS.’" Jesus confronted Saul on the road to Damascus and explained why Saul hadn’t scored many GOALS recently. I’m guessing the translators failed to notice the misspelling, “GOADS.”

Amazing what “careful” Bible study can show you! Maybe YOU can help me find MORE modern sports in the Bible!