Investigating Jesus
What profession did Lee Strobel have before becoming a Christian?
Investigative journalist
Who betrayed Jesus
Judas Iscariot
Who wrote most of the New Testament?
Paul
Where was Jesus buried?
In a tomb
What was the name of the disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection?
Thomas
Why did Lee begin investigating Christianity?
His wife became a Christian, and he wanted to investigate whether Christianity was true
Who sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
Pontius Pilate
Who was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples who initially doubted His resurrection?
Thomas
Who was the first to see Jesus after he was resurrected?
Mary Magdalene
What did Thomas say to Jesus after He believe it was Jesus?
My Lord, My God
What was Lee trying to determine about Jesus?
Whether Jesus really lived, died, and rose from the dead.
What happened to Jesus three days after His crucifixion?
He rose from the dead (resurrected)
What did Thomas say he needed to see before he would believe Jesus had risen?
The marks of the nails and Jesus’ wounds
What did Jesus said to the disciples when he first appear to them?
Peace be with you
Faith without action is what?
Dead
What kind of evidence did Lee investigate?
Historical, biblical, medical, and eyewitness evidence.
According to Isaiah 53:5, why was Jesus wounded and punished?
For our transgressions and sins; He suffered for us
approximately how many people saw the risen Jesus
500 or over
What did the angel announce at the tomb?
He is not here; He has risen.”
According to Romans 10:17, how does faith come?
By hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
What major conclusion did Lee eventually reach?
The evidence convinced him that Jesus Christ truly is the Son of God and that Christianity is true
What is the name of where Jesus was crucified?
Gogoltha (Calvary)
who wrote the book of Revelation?
John
What was Jesus Commission for the disciples before he ascended to heaven?
Go and make Disciples
What did Jesus say to Thomas after Thomas believed?
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed