Hello Everyone,

Some have asked for the Christian Football terms so I am adding them to the end of this e-votion.

The very first thing that we need to understand is Jesus picked a team that could handle the assignment. (vs. 1)

¹ After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James,

It’s interesting to see who Jesus took with him to get this final leg of his ministry started. Peter, James and John (three of the four disciples first picked by Jesus) were now called on to witness the inner-workings of the head office. It changed their lives forever.

It reminds me of the coin toss. Before most *** FOOTBALL *** games there is a coin toss to decided which team will kick off first. Normally, the visiting team gets to choose heads or tails, and if they win they can either receive the ball first, or kick the ball first. Nine times out of ten, the winner of the coin toss chooses to receive.

For Peter, James, and John, they had an opportunity to be in the game in a special way. Instead of kicking the responsibility off, they decided to receive.

It is no coincidence that our Bibles have chapters that these men wrote.

Jesus picked a team that could handle the assignment…welcome to the TEAM!

Greater Things Are Still To Come!

Pastor Phil

CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!!
Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation.
Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship.
Half-time - The period between Sunday school and worship when many choose to leave.
Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, work, or apparently do anything but sit.
Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service.
Staying in the Pocket- What happens to a lot of money that should be given to the Lord’s work.
Two-minute Warning - The point at which you realize the sermon is almost over and you begin to gather up your children and belongings.
Instant Replay - The pastor loses his notes and falls back on last week’s illustrations.
Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of the congregation if the preacher goes "overtime."
Trap - You’re called on to pray and are asleep.
End Run - Getting out of church quick, without speaking to any guest or fellow member.
Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the sermon to affect your life.
Halfback Option - The decision of 50% of the congregation not to return for the Mid-week service.
Blitz - The rush for the restaurants following the closing prayer.