Video of the Day: Clip from the 2022 film “Hustle”
Bible Verse of the Day:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he[d] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ, Ephesians 1:7-10.
Biblical Connection:
Fired pro basketball scout, Stanley Sugerman discovers Bo Cruz while watching a pickup game at a park outside of Madrid, Spain. This former foreign scout for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers is invigorated by Bo’s discovery, making it his mission to groom Cruz for a potential spot in the National Basketball Association. Today’s scene displays the fruits of Stanley’s hard work as Bo Cruz excels against current NBA prospects.
Redemption is the belief that God offers salvation and deliverance to humanity through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ death on a cross. Essentially, God is giving mistake prone individuals a second chance, Romans 5:6-8. This new chance at life rejuvenates repentant sinners just like Stanley Sugerman in Hustle. Sports sometimes gives recent losers a chance at redemption, to regain the title that slipped through their hands like the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.
Closing Song:
I played baseball for a decade, fizzling out at the end of my playing career. Thirty years later, I played on a competitive softball team with 7 who played college baseball. During our championship season, I caught the final out in center field, the same type of flyball that I dropped years earlier playing shortstop. This is how sports provide a chance for redemption.
by Jay Mankus
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