16 Feb, 2010
Torch Trivia
5 Question Quiz — Good Luck!
- Where is the torch first lit every 4 years when the torch relay begins?
- Greece
- Olympia
- The pervious host city
- At the Zippo Headquarters in Bradford, Pennsylvania
- When the torch is first lit, it is ignited by...
- an open flame that always stays lit
- a match made of a special Greek wood
- the sun
- a really sweet flame thrower
- The athlete who had the privilege of lighting the torch in the 1996 Olympics was
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Muhammad Ali
- Michael Phelps
- Drew Brees
- The youngest person to ever light the torch was
- 12
- 16
- 20
- 50
- The mode of transportation that has NOT been used for transporting the flame is
- riding on a camel
- underwater divers
- sling shot
- radio signals and laser beams
You can find all of these answers and more by searching "Olympic torch" on wikipedia.com or you can scroll down and get the answers... you may be surprised by some of them!
ANSWERS BELOW:
- B
- C (a parabolic mirror concentrates the sun rays to ignite the flame!)
- B
- A (In 1988, this figure skater lit the flame at Calgary!)
- C (But I bet ya picked D! In 1976, the flame in Greece was transformed into a radio signal, which was sent to Canada via satellite, which triggered a laser beam which re-lit the torch!)
II Timothy 2:1-2 [The Message]
So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me — the whole congregation saying Amen! — to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others.
Mark 16:15 [NIV]
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation."
What does God's Story teach us about passing the torch?
- Over 2,000 years ago Jesus invested Himself into 12 men and then told them to carry His message into all the world.
- Those men were faithful to do just that and passed the torch to thousands in the early church.
- That message has been passed down through generations and has finally reached you and me.
- It is now our turn to "pass on what we have heard" — and not only pass it on, but pass it on and teach this message so well that they will be able to pass it on to others who will then be able to pass it on...
Connecting today's story and God's Story with my story
- Who was it that passed on the torch of Jesus' message to you? Call or write them today and thank them for sharing the best news known to humankind.
- Now, who is it that God wants you to share with? You are carrying the torch. Who will you hand it to?
- Part of being able to fully pass on what you have learned means that we need to be serious learners, devoted disciples. Are you in a Bible study or in a one-on-one mentoring relationship where you can be discipled? If not, pray and ask God to direct you into a discipleship opportunity.
Connecting today's story, God's Story and my story with their story
Jesus gave us clear directions. Our torches have been lit. Our friends are waiting. It's time to pass it on.
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