Miracles in Scripture, History and Personal Experience

Learning Outcomes Mist be able to give examples of miracles in Scripture, history and personal experience Should be able to examine the miracle of Jesus Could consider alternative explanations

Starter Match the questions with the ‘miracles’ and discuss them in pairs

Miracles in Scripture In all the holy books you can find examples of Miracles, showing the power of God You can use specific examples to develop your answers Remember you can use this in the section on Existence of God

Moses parting the Red Sea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjJi6mu_Rg0 As you watch the clip make a brief summary of the miracle

Miracles of Jesus http://www.truetube.co.uk/film/its-miracle Healing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSpVneiNt7k Nature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6TjOhnv1Nk Power over Evil Spirits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Shp4cseFSkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Shp4cseFSkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Shp4cseFSk Death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0M7vvX6__M&feature=related

Discussion Are there alternative explanations for any of these miracles

Miracles in History Miracles throughout history have been used to support the truth of miracles from Scripture Miracles often occur at times of great trouble. During WW1 British soldiers believed to owe their lives to a Miracle at Mons

Lourdes Bernadette Soubirous was 14 in 1858 She saw the image of the Virgin Mary 18 times A spring appeared at the site and people began to visit it and claimed to be healed in the water. Today over 5 million people visit Lourdes on Pilgrimage a year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGq0i3A4zc

Hinduism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdnZAogNWTk   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdnZAogNWTk As you watch makes a brief summary of the miracle

Extension Find out about other religious miracles in history Hinduism bathe in the River Ganges St Francis Xavier’s body is on view in Goa, India and has not decomposed in over 300 years

Miracles from Experience Most people are often convinced of the existence of miracles when they experience it or see it for themselves One way this happens is though faith healings – these attempt to cure people or improve a persons health through spiritual means

Miracles - examples http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/29/earlyshow/living/main1081235.shtml http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdnZAogNWTk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNvKIO47_vw

Discussion Are there alternative explanations???

How to tackle an evaluation question!! On the other hand On one hand… Some people might agree with this statement because… Point 1 FOR + EXPLAIN + RELIGION Point 2 FOR + EXPLAIN + RELIGION Point 3 FOR + EXPLAIN + RELIGION Other people might disagree with this statement because… Point 1 AGAINST + EXPLAIN + RELIGION Point 2 AGAINST + EXPLAIN + RELIGION Point 3 AGAINST + EXPLAIN + RELIGION In conclusion to this argument, I agree/disagree with this statement because… * SAY WHAT YOU THINK AND WHY YOU THINK IT *

Miracles are proof that God only loves some people. ’ Do you agree Miracles are proof that God only loves some people.’ Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.

Miracles are proof that God only loves some people

Planning Activity Draw around your hands –on each had write at least 2 reasons for, an explanation for each point and then religious teaching to back it up. Repeat this for 2 arguments against Point for Explanation Religious teaching THEN Point against Explanation Religious teaching

Planning activity Using the card sort activity pick 2 or 3 arguments for and against the statement Next to each point pick an explanation to expand on this point Finally pick a religious teaching that could be used to back this up. Now transfer this information on to your hands which you have drawn into your exercise book

Task Having planned your work, write up your answer in test condition. Remember you will have about 12mins in the exam

Assessment Read the 3 answers to this question from previous students work. Using your mark scheme decide out of 6 the mark you would award. It may be helpful if you colour coded their work POINT EXPLANATIONS RELIGIOUS TEACHING

Homework AO2 Answer qu 23 & 25 June 2010 Due in