23 Bible Verses for Sports

The Bible uses athletic imagery more than most people realize. Paul drew from running, boxing, wrestling, and competitive racing to describe the Christian life. The writers of Scripture understood that sport reveals something true about human nature: the desire to compete, the discipline required for excellence, the cost of preparation, the reality of both victory … Read more

Touch Not My Anointed: What God Really Meant in Psalm 105:15

Few phrases in contemporary Christian culture are quoted more often or applied more wrongly than “touch not my anointed.” It appears whenever a church leader faces criticism. It is invoked when someone questions a pastor’s conduct, challenges a preacher’s theology, or raises concerns about the financial practices of a ministry. The phrase has functioned in … Read more

Love One Another as I Have Loved You: What Jesus Meant in John 13:34

Jesus called this a new commandment. That word “new” is worth pausing on, because the command to love was not new. Leviticus 19:18 already said, “love your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus himself had called it the second greatest commandment. What was new was the standard. The old commandment measured love by the self: love your … Read more