Talk

The Unexpected Adventure

Lee Strobel
March 12, 2023

Lee Strobel has been directing skeptics to investigate the person of Jesus since The Case For Christ came off the press in 1998. In this talk, Strobel urges listeners to live their lives on the “evangelistic edge” by asking the question, “What would it look like if Jesus lived under your roof?”

Key Takeaway

Bring a picture of a specific person into your mind and begin praying for them!

If Jesus lived under your roof today...

1. Before Jesus would talk to His neighbors about His Heavenly Father, He would talk to His Heavenly Father about His neighbors.

2. Jesus would let everyone know His door is open for questions.

3. Jesus would be authentic.

“
"When all is said and done, you'll never regret being courageous for Christ."
”
Luise Palau

Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever read The Case For Christ? Do you remember some of the evidence – whether from Strobel’s book or elsewhere - for the resurrection of Jesus?
  2. What resources do you know of (scholars, books, talks, podcasts, etc.) that deal with the topic of apologetics? Are there any you know you can direct people to if they want to learn?
  3. What can we learn from the life and thinking of John the Baptist when it comes to the topic of Skepticism?
  4. Why does Strobel call prayer “the best place to start” in evangelism?
  5. Let’s answer Strobel’s question. If Jesus met you and answered every prayer you prayed in the past week, what prayers would be answered?
  6. Who is the person you have ceased praying for or wavered in praying for? Try to name the person who has often slipped your mind.
  7. Aside from the three points Strobel made, how would Jesus conduct Himself if He lived among us today? How would He act at the grocery store? How would He act at the gym? How would He act at church on Sunday?
  8. What are a couple of questions you have about the faith, theology, Scripture, or Apologetics that you have not sought answers for? What could you begin to investigate? Start your investigation by presenting that question to the group.
  9. What is the concept behind ‘Ricochet Evangelism’? Do you have any similar stories like the one Strobel shared?
  10. Who are the people that came to your mind during Strobel’s talk? Share those names and plan to keep the group updated on the opportunities God gives you to point them to Jesus.

Scripture References

15But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
18Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.
12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
15
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel
New York Times best-selling author and Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University.