One of America’s biggest cultural events will occur on Sunday evening, drawing more than 100 million people to their televisions for the final matchup of the NFL season. But what does it mean to watch this game as a Christian?
“The Super Bowl, at the end of the day, is mainly entertainment – and of course it's a livelihood and a job for those people, and it can bring communities together," says Jeff Kemp, former NFL quarterback. "But it doesn't change lives; it doesn't heal a marriage; it doesn't pass on a legacy inside of a son or a daughter."
So what can you do this weekend to strengthen your faith, or encourage faith conversations with those around you?
Here’s a quick list of 6 things every Christian should do sometime this weekend.
“The Super Bowl, at the end of the day, is mainly entertainment – and of course it's a livelihood and a job for those people, and it can bring communities together," says Jeff Kemp, former NFL quarterback. "But it doesn't change lives; it doesn't heal a marriage; it doesn't pass on a legacy inside of a son or a daughter."
So what can you do this weekend to strengthen your faith, or encourage faith conversations with those around you?
Here’s a quick list of 6 things every Christian should do sometime this weekend.
1. Say a prayer.
Despite helmets and padding, football can still be very dangerous. Pray against injuries. Pray for the fans, both those traveling to the game in New Jersey and those traveling to viewing parties. Pray that they would be safe and make wise decisions. Also pray against any human trafficking that could happen during the weekend.
2. Watch the Super Bowl Breakfast.
The breakfast was an NFL-sanctioned event hosted by Athletes in Action this Friday morning. Aaron Rogers recieved the Bart Starr award for leadership and character.
You can purchase the webcast of the breakfast to view anytime during the weekend. Consider watching it with friends before the game.
You can purchase the webcast of the breakfast to view anytime during the weekend. Consider watching it with friends before the game.
3. Watch “The Making of a Champion.”
This 15-minute film highlights Seattle Seahawks players explaining what it means to be a champion.
Bonus: Watch this interview with several Seahawk’s players.
Bonus: Watch this interview with several Seahawk’s players.
4. Men: Resolve to attend our Stepping Up Study.
(Women, tell the men in your life about this.)
70,000 men have gone through Stepping Up in its first year of release. The program is based on principles found in the bookStepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood by Dennis Rainey. It includes group interaction and personal reflections from top Christian leaders such as Dennis Rainey, Tony Dungy, Robert Lewis and Matt Chandler to help men strengthen their courage, character, love and leadership skills.
(Note: Here at Second we are hosting The Men Steppin Up Study starting THIS Tuesday February 4th and ongoing for 10 weeks: Register or get more info here!)
5. Share these Super Bowl players' testimonies.
- Short radio interview with Broncos’ Peyton Manning
- Seahawks’ Chris Maragos
- Seahawks’ Clinton McDonald
6. Remember that it’s just a game.
Don’t get too caught up in the hype that you act poorly or hurt a friendship. This is a great entertaining event, but it’s not your whole life. And remember that you don’t have to watch it if you don’t want to.
What are your Super Bowl plans? How would you suggest letting Christ shine through the event?
Let me know your ideas
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