The apostle’s great fear was that when he preached to others he would fail to bring himself into subjection to the things of the Lord, and consequently be disqualified at that day. The Apostle Paul says that those who participate in these games “do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we an incorruptible.” What we do for Christ now, which is likened to a race, will echo throughout eternity. (Source: World Book Electronic Reference Library-Millennium 2000.) The Amateur Athletic Union ruled that he was, therefore, “a professional athlete and ineligible to compete in the Olympic Games.” He was subsequently stripped of his Gold Medals for failing to observe the rules. Sadly, Jim Thorpe, was disqualified when it was learned that he had played baseball for a small salary some years earlier. Having participated in some of these track and field events years ago, I can say that this was an amazing accomplishment. On the second day, they compete in the high hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1,500-meter race. On the first day, the participants compete in the 100-meter race, long jump, shot-put, high jump, and 400-meter race. The two-day Decathlon is a rigorous 10-event competition. The Pentathlon is a one-day event which includes the long jump, javelin throw, 200-meter race, discus throw, and 1,500-meter race. ![]() But he was probably best known for his remarkable achievements at the 1912 Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden.Īt the Stockholm games, Jim Thorpe, a Native American Indian, became the first athlete to win both the Pentathlon and the Decathlon. ![]() Born near Prague, Oklahoma in 1888, Thorpe began his athletic career at a small school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he established himself as an outstanding football player, both at the college and professional level. In the glory days of American sports, when athletes competed for the love of the game or event, Jim Thorpe stands out as perhaps the greatest all-around athlete our country has ever produced. Listen Lesson 36: Romans 7:5-6 – Dead to the Law Pastor Don Hosfeld Recent Sermons Lesson 37: Romans 7:7-11 Pastor Don Hosfeld “What if God, willing to shew His wrath, and to make His power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction. Many years ago, former president Richard Nixon attended church with a friend who happened to be a clergyman. More Minutes with the Bible Abounding in This Grace Also Pastor Ricky Kurth That’s what prompted the Apostle Paul to warn Titus, Religious deceivers have always been common, even back in Bible days. Recent Articles Two Minutes with the Bible Mouths That Must Be Shut Pastor Ricky Kurth ![]() Upcoming Conferences ApBBS Regional Conference – Iowa Guttenberg, Iowaĭetails May 11-12, 2024 Kentucky Bible Conference Alpha, Kentucky This may be the most important message you ever read. Have Questions?ĭo you have questions about the Bible? We'd like to help. Help support the ministry of the Berean Bible Society.
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