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1.Strobel describes himself as a former atheist who used science as a reason *not* to believe in God. What assumptions did he bring into his investigation at the start — and why do you think someone might assume that science and faith are enemies?
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Lee Strobel was a hard-nosed atheist and award-winning journalist who once used his legal training to argue against Christianity. Then he turned that same investigative instinct toward the biggest question of all: Does science point toward God — or away from Him? The Case for a Creator (Student Edition, co-written with Jane Vogel) records his journey through conversations with leading scientists in cosmology, physics, biology, and astronomy. The central thesis is bold and straightforward: when you follow the evidence wherever it leads, the most reasonable conclusion is that the universe was intentionally designed by an intelligent Creator. Far from being enemies, science and faith turn out to be pointing in the same direction.
This study guide is designed for small groups or individual students who want to think carefully — and not just believe blindly — about science, origins, and faith. Each week, read the assigned chapter, then sit with the discussion questions. You may want to keep a journal to write down questions the chapter raises for you personally, arguments you find convincing or want to push back on, and ways the material is touching your own understanding of God. The questions in each session move from comprehension (What did Strobel actually argue?) to personal reflection (How does this hit home for me?) to theological integration (What does this mean for my faith?). Work through them honestly — this material rewards careful thinking.
By the end of this guide, you will have explored the scientific case for intelligent design across multiple fields of study — the Big Bang, the fine-tuning of the universe, the complexity of DNA, and the fossil record — and you will be better equipped to explain why you believe what you believe. Whether you are a committed Christian looking to strengthen your convictions, a skeptic genuinely asking hard questions, or a student trying to make sense of what you hear in school versus what you hear at church, this guide is for you. Expect your confidence to grow, your questions to deepen, and your wonder at the cosmos — and at the Creator — to expand.
9-Week Schedule
- Week 1Introduction — The Investigation Begins6 questions
- Week 2Chapter 1 — Science and God: Friends or Foes?6 questions
- Week 3Chapter 2 — The Big Bang: Someone Set It Off6 questions
- Week 4Chapter 3 — Fine-Tuning: The Cosmic Welcome Mat6 questions
- Week 5Chapter 4 — The Origin of Life: Chicken, Egg, and DNA7 questions
- Week 6Chapter 5 — Darwin's Dilemma: The Fossil Record7 questions
- Week 7Chapter 6 — The Evidence of Astronomy: A Universe Built for Us6 questions
- Week 8Chapter 7 — The Conclusion: Putting It All Together7 questions
- Week 9Review & Reflection — Looking Back, Looking Forward8 questions
Week 1: Introduction — The Investigation Begins
Free sampleRead the Introduction of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages to consider: Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:20.
1.Strobel describes himself as a former atheist who used science as a reason *not* to believe in God. What assumptions did he bring into his investigation at the start — and why do you think someone might assume that science and faith are enemies?
2.The book is framed as a legal-style investigation: following the evidence wherever it leads. Why is that approach important when dealing with a question as big as the existence of God? What would it mean for *you* to follow the evidence honestly, even if it surprised you?
3.Strobel interviews credentialed scientists rather than simply quoting the Bible. Why do you think he structures the book that way? What does that tell you about the audience he's writing for and the argument he wants to make?
4.Have you ever felt tension between what you're taught in school (about evolution, the Big Bang, or natural origins) and what you believe or have been told at church? Describe that tension. How have you handled it so far?
a.Have you ever felt like you had to choose between being a good student of science and being a person of faith?
b.What would it mean to discover that you don't actually have to choose?
5.Romans 1:20 says that God's 'invisible qualities' have been 'clearly seen' through what has been made. How does this verse connect to Strobel's whole project? Does the idea that creation itself is evidence for God feel convincing, surprising, or something in between — and why?
6.What is one question you are bringing into this study that you most hope the book will address? Share it with your group — and notice how many questions overlap.
Week 2: Chapter 1 — Science and God: Friends or Foes?
Read Chapter 1 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Psalm 19:1–4; Colossians 1:16–17.
1.Strobel challenges what he calls the 'warfare model' — the idea that science and religion have always been at war. What historical examples or arguments does he use to push back on this view? Were any of them surprising to you?
Week 3: Chapter 2 — The Big Bang: Someone Set It Off
Read Chapter 2 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3.
1.Before the Big Bang theory was widely accepted, many scientists preferred the idea of an eternal, steady-state universe. Why would an eternal universe actually be *more* comfortable for atheists? What problem does the Big Bang create for a purely naturalistic worldview?
Week 4: Chapter 3 — Fine-Tuning: The Cosmic Welcome Mat
Read Chapter 3 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Job 38:4–7; Psalm 8:3–4.
1.Strobel describes the concept of 'fine-tuning': the physical constants of the universe (like gravity, the speed of light, and the ratio of electrons to protons) are set to values so precise that the slightest variation would make life — or even matter — impossible. Give one or two examples from the chapter that stuck with you. Why did those examples stand out?
Week 5: Chapter 4 — The Origin of Life: Chicken, Egg, and DNA
Read Chapter 4 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Psalm 139:13–16; John 1:3–4.
1.Strobel describes DNA as a 'language' — an information-rich code that carries the instructions for every living organism. What makes the DNA analogy to a language or a library so striking? What does the presence of complex, specified information imply about its origin?
Week 6: Chapter 5 — Darwin's Dilemma: The Fossil Record
Read Chapter 5 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Genesis 1:20–25; Romans 1:25.
1.Darwin predicted that the fossil record would eventually reveal countless transitional forms — gradual, step-by-step changes between species. Strobel explores what paleontologists have actually found. How would you summarize the current state of the fossil record? Does it support Darwin's prediction?
Week 7: Chapter 6 — The Evidence of Astronomy: A Universe Built for Us
Read Chapter 6 of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: Psalm 19:1–6; Isaiah 40:26.
1.Astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez (whom Strobel interviews) argues that Earth is not just habitable but extraordinarily *optimized* for life — and for scientific discovery. What specific features of Earth's location, size, and composition does Strobel highlight as evidence of this?
Week 8: Chapter 7 — The Conclusion: Putting It All Together
Read Chapter 7 (and the Conclusion) of The Case for a Creator (Student Edition). Key passages: John 1:1–3, 14; Acts 17:24–28.
1.Strobel summarizes the cumulative case he's built across the book. In your own words, what is that cumulative case? Which line of evidence do you find most compelling, and which do you find least compelling — and why?
Week 9: Review & Reflection — Looking Back, Looking Forward
Review your notes and journal entries from the entire book. Key passages: Psalm 19:1–4; Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:15–17.
1.Looking back over the whole book, which chapter or piece of evidence made the biggest impression on you — and why? Was it something that confirmed what you already believed, or something that genuinely surprised you?
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