These cases are intended to serve as a snapshot of all such challenges faced by Christians today. By being placed in a varied set of circumstances through the cases, you will develop your own specific approach to employing Biblical insight in everyday life.
All the cases are based on real situations. The cases are written in a manner that avoids any violation of privacy concerns and enhances the learning experience of the study group.
The primary issues however, remain intact. You won’t find neatly compact problems with an obvious resolution. Cases are messy and often difficult to examine because of all the issues/decisions that come into play.
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Personal Focus: Becoming like Christ
Sam accepted Christ as his savior earlier in the year. His big question now in broadening his faith is how to include the Holy Spirit in his daily Life.
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| How-Should-I-Relate-to-the-Holy-Spirit.pdf | Download |
Go and live in the expectation of Christ’s imminent return.
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| How-Do-I-Live-In-Expectation-of-The-Lords-Return.pdf | Download |
How do I continue to grow in my Christian faith? This is the question that Yian is currently asking himself…
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| Growing-My-Christian-Faith.pdf | Download |
How should Steve reconcile a Biblical perspective on life’s goals with his successful but very demanding professional business career?
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| 1540223924wpdm_A Lifestyle Balance.pdf | Download |
While having been excited as a youthful believer, hearing the personal statements during a recent baptismal service has compelled Collen to rethink his passion for his faith.
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| 1654055606wpdm_Need-for-a-Revitalized-Faith.pdf | Download |
Having done extensive planning during their married life, Mary and Steve now face the concern that perhaps their direction has taken Christ out of the picture.
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| 1654055690wpdm_What-is-Enough.pdf | Download |
Jane has the opportunity to counsel friends with difficult personal backgrounds in their search for a religious faith.
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| 1540223831wpdm_Can we Overcome our Past.pdf | Download |
Unable to fulfill their combined passions for missionary work, Maggie and Bill must reorient their lives.
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| 1653013087wpdm_What-is-a-Calling.pdf | Download |
Family Relationships
How does one advise a couple considering divorce in a manner that deals with short-term issues but also their long-term relationship?
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| Divorce the Only Option.pdf | Download |
Mary and Phillip must reconcile their Biblical commitment to financially helping their daughter with concern over her lifestyle choices?
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| A Dilemma in Family Financial Planning.pdf | Download |
Tony and Linda are considering how to correct the behavior of an exchange student that cannot be condoned as believers but still recognizing the cultural background she comes from.
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| A Small Sin.pdf | Download |
Ruth must help her young son navigate between compassion and judgment in a way that he will understand.
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| 1653001585wpdm_Educating-Your-Child.pdf | Download |
Given Andy’s new medical problem, Jake is concerned about how to relate to his non-believing brother on the role of prayer.
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| What Should I Pray For.pdf | Download |
A Believer’s Role in Society
A perfect opportunity for Simon to build on the scriptural command to glorify God with his actions came soon after that church service.
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| Is-My-Light-Shining.pdf | Download |
You are a full professor with tenure. What are you waiting for? This is a great opportunity to stand up as a follower of Christ.
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| 1653013031wpdm_Take-on-the-Authorities.pdf | Download |
Maria is anxious about how to approach fellow Bible study members about practicing their faith without sounding judgmental.
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| Judging-Fellow-Believers.pdf | Download |
Ramon recognizes that this unforeseen crisis has created a unique setting for the men to apply scriptures both to the current situation but also as a foundation for handling future ordeals.
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| What-Have-We-Learned-From-This-Crisis.pdf | Download |
Manju and Sekar started a Christian fellowship group for students from southeast Asia seven years ago. With the growing number of group members over this period, maintaining a meaningful group environment has been a challenge.
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| Laying-the-Foundation-for-a-Christian-Fellowship.pdf | Download |
Jeremy needs to determine if he is doing God’s will when he finds no support from his church for his activity.
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| A Lonely Vigil.pdf | Download |
Broader than a business setting, the issue Allan must address is about how to settle differences among believers.
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| 1653078320wpdm_Resolving-a-Conflict.pdf | Download |
How do Ben and Erin communicate with a lifelong Christian that his behavior is unacceptable?
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| 1653078331wpdm_Coaching-the-Coach.pdf | Download |
Ann and Jack find that loving your neighbor can be more complicated than the well referenced scriptural passage.
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| Being a Good Neighbor.pdf | Download |
Compare two references that examine the topic of expressing one’s faith in the secular world.
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| Priorities in a Challenging World.pdf | Download |
While no dedicated believer rejects the concept of helping those in need, how does Sarah decide who is really in need of help?
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| 1653078310wpdm_How-Should-I-Help.pdf | Download |
Kayla faces a real challenge of expressing her faith and possibly jeopardizing her career.
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| A Moral Dilemma in the Workplace.pdf | Download |
Effective Witnessing
The small group of young officers of the bank Susan works at met yesterday for their regular lunchtime and the inevitable topic came up, Sunday brunch.
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| Are-We-Being-Salty-Enough-1.pdf | Download |
As Christ followers, we all have multiple opportunities to witness for our faith. These opportunities can range from family, co-workers and even strangers we randomly meet.
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| Witnessing-in-a-Different-Cultural-Setting.pdf | Download |
Abbie’s friend, Wei Liu, is a student at the same college as Abbie. He is set to graduate in three months and had been planning on returning to China to begin a job he accepted earlier in the year.
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| Returning-Home.pdf | Download |
Jan has been angry for a long time. He would be the first to admit it has become very emotionally tiring.
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| Forgiveness.pdf | Download |
Sarah faces the quandary of maintaining a relationship with one whom she sincerely loves but who is adamant in his refusal to even hear the gospel.
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| What is the Basis for Your Faith.pdf | Download |
Jake faces a possibly last chance to witness to a friend who is dying and has never expressed an interest to find Christ.
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| The Last Word to a Dying Friend.pdf | Download |
An older athlete has the opportunity to witness to another athlete who is both young in years and new to Christ.
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| An Intergenerational Witness.pdf | Download |
A straightforward prayer focus on a young woman’s health becomes more complex as Andrew interacts with her unbelieving father.
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| 1653078341wpdm_A-Complex-Witnessing-Opportunity.pdf | Download |
You attempt to witness to an individual who professes that he has accepted Christ but not knowing where he truthfully stands in his faith.
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| Is He Really a Believer.pdf | Download |
Bill needs help on deciding how to relate to his long-time friends in a setting (a retreat) that is not conducive to sharing God’s word.
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| 1653013218wpdm_Witnessing-Among-Friends.pdf | Download |
John faces a unique challenge when considering how to witness to Seth who professes to follow Christ but is not active in his faith.
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| Witnessing to a Believer.pdf | Download |
Jill wishes to witness for Christ in one of the most hostile environments – the college campus.
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| 1653078212wpdm_Witnessing-in-a-Hostile-Environment.pdf | Download |
Sally has the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone to reach a wider audience but worries that she has little to offer.
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| What Can I Offer.pdf | Download |
Church Affiliation
This question from your friend Ann catches you by surprise. You are still at step one – persuading a committed, nonbelieving group to accept Christ.
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| Are We Being Salty Enough Part 2 [Christian Case Connection] | Download |
Given the growing number of new missionaries needing support, Max and Jean must decide how to ration their limited financial means to mission work in the context of their commitment to their local church.
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| 1653012694wpdm_How-Much-for-Missionaries.pdf | Download |
Given their financial resources, Andy and Jennifer wish to be very specific in their giving amount.
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| Sacrificial-Giving.pdf | Download |
Following the death of her husband, Anna is presented with the occasion to decide whether to move to a different church.
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| Finding a Church Home.pdf | Download |
Issues Facing Christian Youth
A young man must decide between what is good for his career path and the necessary investment to establish his faith.
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| What to do with my Summer.pdf | Download |
A college student is examining how his possibly joining a fraternity on campus could lead to a new faith outreach for him.
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| Fraternity Mission.pdf | Download |
Issues Facing Student Athletes
How does an athlete deal with an environment that is largely made up of non-believers and behavior that is troubling?
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| Coping as a Believer.pdf | Download |
Barb sees an opportunity to witness to an athlete whose whole life has been so committed to her sport that it may be influencing her outlook on life.
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| Defeat Effect.pdf | Download |
Workplace
As a planning consultant, Wayne sees an opening to use scripture in his approach to a planning project with a non-believing client.
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| Could I Sell a Christian View of Planning.pdf | Download |
Jack must administer a new organizational structure that could drastically change a traditionally run business.
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| Managing a Company Culture Shift.pdf | Download |
An upcoming retreat provides the opportunity for Dave to mediate a contentious management shift.
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| Overseeing a Company Change in Strategy.pdf | Download |
How can Bill orient management around a productive planning process in a challenging environment?
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| Who Should Manage the Family Company.pdf | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The only requirement for this study is a willingness to practice using the Bible as a primary source of insight. There is no formula or correct structure for engaging in Biblical research.
You will need to study the case until you have arrived at a resolution based on scriptural analysis. This will vary for each individual, and may vary from one case study to the next. This approach does require a commitment to engage in the case study reflection and discussion consistently over time.
The case studies are designed to be complex, and are not designed to have one right answer, but to foster critical thinking and healthy discussion about what it means to live out your faith from a Biblical perspective. The Lord speaks to each of us individually. The insights you uncover may be only relevant to you, or it may be of benefit to others in a group interaction.
Each participant will develop his or her own unique approach to studying the cases, however it is recommended that the Bible be the first point of research for a study. Some additional tools that believers use to help them engage with topical scripture study include:
- Concordance: A verbal index, or alphabetical listing of Biblical words, allowing you to find passages of the Bible relating to specific topics. Most study Bibles have a concordance at the back of the Bible. You can also find an online concordances, such as Bible Study Tools.com
- Multiple Translations: Reading the same scripture in a couple of different translations can provide nuance and added insight. BibleGateway.com provides a wide variety of translations to easily compare.
Commentary: Commentaries analyze and expound on passages in the Bible, chapter by chapter, as well as verse by verse. Most interpret a certain passage in light of a systematic theology. As they are written by a variety of authors, it is important to note that all commentaries will reflect the certain beliefs and perspectives. There are many excellent commentaries on the market. Research and choose one that works for you.
Anyone who has a desire to see the Bible as the word of God and a willingness to apply it to today’s issues can engage in this Bible study. Mature Christians seeking to integrate their Biblical understanding, believers seeking to grow their faith, or even men or women with doubts about Christianity will find this Bible study approach helpful.