The number 40 is featured on this cropped jersey because of the number's significance in the Holy Bible.
• Jesus fasted for 40 days in preparation for his earthly ministry. He was with his disciples for 40 days after his Resurrection before ascending to Heaven.
• 40 days and 40 nights it rained, while Noah and his family were on the Arc God instructed him to build.
• Moses on Mnt. Sinai for 40 days and 40 nights, during which time God gave him the Ten Comandments.
• The Israelites were in the wilderness for 40 years.
