Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning?
Some say he would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God.
Who was he – really? And how can you know for sure?
Consulting expert on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy, Lee Strobel searches out the true identity of the child in the manger. Join him as he asks the tough, pointed questions you’d expect from an award-winning legal journalist. If Jesus really was God in the flesh, then there ought to be credible evidence, including:
- Eyewitness Evidence – Can the biographies of Jesus be trusted?
- Scientific Evidence – What does archaeology reveal?
- Profile Evidence – Did Jesus fulfill the attributes of God?
- Fingerprint Evidence – Did Jesus uniquely match the identity of the Messiah?
The Case for Christmas (published by Zondervan) invites you to consider why Christmas matters in the first place. Somewhere beyond the traditions of the holiday lies the truth. It may be more compelling than you’ve realized. Weigh the facts…and decide for yourself.
Lee Strobel, who earned a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School, was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and a spiritual skeptic until 1981. His bestselling books include The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for the Creator. Lee and his wife live in California.
Central Baptist Church will offer a four-week small group study of Lee Strobel’s book, “The Case for Christmas,” starting Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. The study and books are free to registered participants. Register online, or contact the Church Office at 217-222-1310.
