Fall Bible Study Session
September 5 THROUGH October 17, 2017
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Overview
Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence in the case for Christ. New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel disagrees. The former legal journalist and one-time atheist knows how to ask tough questions. His own search for truth about Jesus led him to faith in Christ. In this 6-session video study, you will journey along with Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus. You and your group will sift through fascinating historical evidence as you weigh compelling expert testimony. In the end, groups may very well see Jesus in a new way – and even, like Strobel, find their lives transformed. Course Goals The goal of this course is to equip us all to answer the call of 1 Peter 3:15 to "… sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence." Our hope is to be able to personally present “the case for Christ” with clarity, conviction, and confidence while simultaneously strengthening our own faith through understanding the evidence supporting our beliefs. Syllabus September 5 – Film screening of the 2017 bio-pic, The Case for Christ September 12 – Session 1: The Investigation of a Lifetime
Study Guide: Pages 7 - 18 September 19 – Session 2: Eyewitness Evidence Study Guide: Pages 19 – 32 The Case for Christ: Chapters 1 – 3 (optional) September 26 – Session 3: Evidence Outside the Bible Study Guide: Pages 33 - 48 The Case for Christ: Chapters 4 and 6 (optional) October 3 – Session 4: Analyzing Jesus Study Guide: Pages 49 - 64 The Case for Christ: Chapters 9 and 10 (optional) October 10 – Session 5: Evidence for Resurrection Study Guide: Pages 65 - 86 The Case for Christ: Chapters 11 - 13 (optional) October 17 – Session 6: Reaching Your Verdict Study Guide: Pages 87 - 102 The Case for Christ: Conclusion: The Verdict of History (optional) |
Materials
TEXT: The Case for Christ: Investigating the Evidence ~ Study Guide by Lee Strobel & Garry Poole, 2013 Copies available in the church office for $7.00. Other Resources (optional) The Case for Christ: A journalist’s personal investigation of the evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel, Zondervan 1998 Group Leader Karla Probert 719-434-8120 (home) 719-651-6880 (mobile/text) StGeorgeRectorAssistant@comcast.net | ||
