The Case for Christ/The Case for Faith--Student Edition Leader's Guide

by Jane Vogel

Equip your youth group with solid reasons for their faith. How well do the kids in your group know why they believe what they believe? Don’t leave them groping for answers---equip them now with a strong apologetic for the real-life questions and challenges they’ll face as Christians. In The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith student editions, Lee Strobel unfolds the compelling evidence that turned him from an atheist to a Christian. This leader’s guide gives you everything you need to take your youth group or Sunday school class through both books. Five riveting sessions per book (ten sessions total) will furnish your kids with persuasive reasons for their faith in Christ. Here’s what you and your group can Session 1 dramatically illustrates for your group the importance of knowing the facts about Christianity. Sessions 2, 3 and 4 consider the important objections people raise to Christianity, and respond with an in-depth look at the evidence for belief in Jesus and the Christian faith. Session 5 takes your group from learning to application as they draw on what they’ve learned in an actual evangelistic scenario. You’ll also find a skit suitable for publicizing The Case for Christ sessions in church to both kids and parents. Get excited! These powerful studies will boost the faith of your kids, and their confidence to share it, to a whole new level.

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Jane Vogel has been active in youth ministry for more than 20 years as a writer and a youth worker. She is the coauthor of the student editions of the Lee Strobel books "The Case for Christ," "The Case for Faith," "The Case for a Creator," and "The Case for the Real Jesus"; the editor of John Trent's "Bedtime Blessings"; and a contributor to several study Bibles, including "The Quest Study Bible" and "The Bible for Today's Christian Woman." Jane received her MCE from Calvin Theological Seminary and is the mother of two.

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

My father gave this to me. I didn't realize there's a bigger book that this is derived from. Reading this made me curious enough to want to read the bigger book.

[Joseph Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read. Fast and simple. Good basis for the Case for Christ.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I was in Jr.High my teacher went through this book with us. It really made you think. Highly recommend this and the Case for Christ. The content is really thick, so it could be hard for some to get through. Great for book studies!

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for a journalist argument in favor of Christianity, and another great example of how an atheist found faith by investigating more about Jesus. It's a very quick and straight forward read. Perfect for teens.

[Jac (For Love and Books)]

**Read for a group I'm participating in** No review coming, just counting towards my "Books read in 2013" goal!

[Initnotofit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book- I don't finish un-awesome books

[Mac]

Buy the regular version of the book. This student edition is pretty lame.

[Danita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!!!

[E.G. Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found a copy of this at my local thrift store and was absolutely thrilled, as I've wanted to read the actual book for years. While I still hope to read the full version at some point, this was an excellently-written book, and I really reading snippets of Strobel's journey to faith in Christ. I also appreciated that lots of the evidence and interesting facts he found were laid out clearly for students. I would definitely recommend this to anyone old enough to read and understand the concepts presented.

[Dennis Geoffroy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was good, fairly compelling "case for Christ" primarily from a historical perspective. Was a little shorter than I would have liked (probably because it is the "student edition".

Still requires a "leap of faith".

[Adeline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fascinating. As a Christian I found it interesting to see facts and reason supporting my faith. The book was enjoyable and I highly recommend!

[Layla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never would have read it on my own, but I read it for school and think it highly targets the age of readers, and the message is convicted very well.