Tim Tebow reveals stunning John 3:16 connections in Broncos playoff win and Florida national championship

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Tim Tebow had a lot of great moments in his football career, but two of his biggest ones came on the same date three years apart: Jan. 8.

On Jan. 8, 2009, Tebow led Florida to a 24-14 national championship victory over Oklahoma, the team’s second championship in three seasons.

On Jan. 8, 2012, Tebow’s Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in the AFC wild-card round in an overtime thriller. On the first play of overtime, Tebow connected with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for an 80-yard touchdown to win the game. 

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Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after the BCS Championship Game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Dolphin Stadium. The Gators beat the Sooners 24-14 on Jan. 8, 2008. (James Lang-USA Today Sports)

Beyond the date holding significance to Tebow, what transpired in those football games reaffirmed Tebow’s faith in God. 

During Florida’s national championship victory in 2009, Tebow wrote "John 3:16" on his eye black that he wore that game. 

After the Broncos' thrilling comeback over the Steelers three years later, a Broncos PR person made Tebow aware of some statistics that were linked to that Bible verse. 

"Right before I walk in this big room packed full of media (after the game), there's all these curtains out front, and I'm standing in front. Patrick, our PR guy (with the Broncos), stepped in front of me and said, ‘Timmy, do you realize what happened?’ and I'm like, ‘Yeah we just beat the Steelers we're going to play the Patriots.’ Like