1. “Peter and the apostles replied, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’”
Memory Verse
Acts 5:29
“Peter and the apostles replied, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’”

2. “______ and the _________ replied, ‘We _____ _____
Memory Verse
Acts 5:___
“______ and the _________ replied, ‘We _____ _____
God ______ ______ men.’”

3. Eric Liddell: The Greatest Race
Preparing for Olympics
And Service for God

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6. Discovered at Edinburgh John W. Keddie
Student asked Eric to run at the University Athletic Sports Day
Eric won the 100 yard final and came in second in the 220
He was chosen to run for the Univ. team

7. What kind of form is that? John W. Keddie
Despite winning, Eric’s form was unorthodox
Head back, arms swinging about

8. Getting a Trainer http://www. ericliddell
Tom McKerchar
Athletic Trainer
Volunteered to help Eric
Eric won at St. Andrews and Glasgow and became a household name

9. Rob and Eric played rugby together at University of Edinburgh and

10. Rob’s Big Decisions http://www. ericliddell
He was going to be married
He wanted to be a medical missionary to China
Rob would give up rugby to train for the medical career

11. Eric on Scottish International Rugby Team http://www. ericliddell
Not only fast but a sure tackler
Great honor
He was becoming Scotland’s best known athlete

12. Family went back to China in 1922 http://www. ericliddell

13. Eric makes a career decision http://www. ericliddell
After a good rugby season, Eric knows his rugby career is over
Maybe the Olympics?
However, he tells the Lord he wants to serve Him, whatever He wanted Eric to do
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God.” (Rom. 12:1)

14. Big Opportunity Arrives http://www. ericliddell
Glasgow Students’ Evangelistic Union asked Eric to speak for them
“All right, I’ll do it.”
Took advantage of it
“’Go home to thy friends, and tell them what great things the Lord hath done for thee.’” (Mark 5:19)
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Eph. 5:16)

15. Letter from Sister Jenny http://www. ericliddell
Next morning, a letter arrives, sent weeks before
“Fear not for I am with thee; be not dismayed for I am they God; I will strengthen thee, yea I will help them; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Is. 41:10)
Encouragement for Eric

16. Big Step of Faith for Eric http://www. ericliddell
Didn’t like attention or speaking publically
Spoke to 80 men
First public stand for Jesus
“Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you.” (I Peter 3:15)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)

17. Eric joins the Glasgow Students’ Evangelistic Union http://www
Next meeting he spoke to 600 people
Whole purpose was to see people trust Jesus as their Savior
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23)

18. Eric had found his purpose in life http://www. ericliddell
“The appeal of Christ became more personal and I began to realize that it was going to affect my life.” (Eric Liddell-Pure Gold, pg. 71)
“Walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Joshua 22:5)

19. Eric spoke in Greenock http://www. ericliddell
“’In his address, Mr. Liddell said there could be no neutrality where Christianity was concerned. Each one came to the crossroads at some period of his life, and must make his decision for or against the Master.’” (Eric Liddell-Pure Gold, pg. 76)

20. Eric had made his decision. http://www. ericliddell
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve…..but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
Have you made a decision for Jesus?

21. Leading up to the Olympics John W. Keddie
Won the 100 and 220 at the 1923 Amateur Athletic Association Championships in London
Kind on the track (trowel and shaking hands)
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than themselves.” (Phil. 2:3)

22. Unbelievable win in the 440 http://www. ericliddell
Eric knocked down and was 20 yards behind
Still won the race

23. Tomorrow Night: Trouble for Eric at the Olympic Games http://www
Tomorrow Night: Trouble for Eric at the Olympic Games and