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The Case for Christ Devotions for Kids

Copyright 2021 by Lee Strobel

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Epub Edition August 2021 9780310770145

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Strobel, Lee, 1952- author. | Mosey, Josh, author. | Strobel, Lee, 1952- Case for Christ for kids.

Title: The case for Christ devotions for kids: 365 days with Jesus / Lee Strobel, with Josh Mosey.

Description: Grand Rapids: Zonderkidz, 2021. | Series: The case for...series for kids | Audience: Ages 812 | Audience: Grades 46 | Summary: The tough questions kids 812 ask about faith, Jesus, and Christianity are investigated and answered in this 365-day devotional that uses the historical facts and theological truths found in The Case for Christ to help young readers develop their faith and understand what it means to be a Christian. Each days reading also includes reflection questions, helping kids think through what their faith personally means to them. Become an expert witness for Jesus! For kids who want to learn more about Christianity or simply have questions about the Bible, this devotional helps young readers understand why Jesuss ministry and miracles are true and why we can confidently believe in Jesus today. Includes 365 days of devotions for kids that use kid-friendly language, engaging illustrations, and clear examples to help kids understand faith and the proven truths that support Christianity, and mixes inspirational prose with facts, research, and true stories, all based around material from the New York Times bestselling The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelProvided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021008832 (print) | LCCN 2021008833 (ebook) | ISBN 9780310770138 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780310770145 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Jesus ChristPerson and officesPrayers and devotionsJuvenile literature. | BibleEvidences, authority, etc.Juvenile literature. | Christian childrenReligious lifeJuvenile literature.

Classification: LCC BT203 .S759 2021 (print) | LCC BT203 (ebook) | DDC 242/.62dc23

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Portions of this book contain quotes from:

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, ISBN: 9780310226468, 1998; The Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional by Lee Strobel, ISBN: 978-0310733928, 2013; The Case for Christ Young Readers Edition by Lee Strobel, ISBN: 978-0310770046, 2020.

Cover Design: Michelle Lenger

Interior Design: Denise Froehlich

Content Contributor: Josh Mosey

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CONTENTS

Having questions about faith is something that happens to many people. They can have lots of serious concerns and questions about it all. Questions such as: Does God really exist, Was Jesus really the Son of God, and Is the Bible all true. Some people are young when they start to wonder and want to dig deeper about things and some are older.

Here are some things to remember:

• You are not alone on your journey to answer questions you might have about God and Jesus and Christianity.
• There are many places you can go to look for evidence that will help you find the answers you need.

This year-long devotional is for anyone looking for encouragement and inspiration for the journey. Gods own words from Scripture will assure you and in many devotions, clear evidence is presented to you, that will strengthen your faith and give you hope and peace as you explore that faith in Jesus.

So read the Scripture, reflect on the message, really think about the questions each day, and then pray with all your heart. This is going to be a great 365-day journey!

But test them all; hold on to what is good.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:21

Truth is important. Journalists make their living by seeking the truth and presenting the facts accurately. Detectives look for clues in a crime scene to discover the truth of what happened. Kids need the truth too! But how do we know whats true and what isnt?

If someone said they got free pizza by saying the word Flusterbuns when calling in their order, would it be believable? Wed probably check the restaurants website or ask some friends about it, but we wouldnt know until we called for pizza, said Flusterbuns, and saw what happened.

To know something for sure, it has to be tested! A person who tests something before they believe it is called a skeptic. Some people think to be a Christian, we have to believe something without testing it. Thats called blind faith. Having faith in God is important, but it doesnt need to be blind. He gives us lots of reasons to see He is real.

Proverbs 8:17 says, I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. God isnt worried about our questions or doubts. He knows when we seek the truth, well always come back to him. And finding God is much better than getting free pizza!

Lord, help me seek you. Make me skeptical of the things that arent true.