1. The Empty Tomb! What happened to Jesus’ body after the Crucifixion?
By the end of today’s lesson, you will be able to:
To know that there are alternative theories about what might have happened with regard to Jesus’ body
To understand the reasons people may find these convincing or unconvincing
To evaluate these different theories, coming to your own conclusion. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these different theories, coming to your own conclusion

2. What has happened to sparkle!?
She is unwell and cannot walk
She has to stay indoors
I locked the door on my way to work
When I returned home, she was gone!
What could have happened?
What evidence would I need to find to support my theory?

3. What could have happened to Jesus’ body? Alternative Theories
There have been many different ideas that have been suggested about what might have happened to Jesus’ body:
1) The swoon theory
2) The disciples stole the body
3) The disciples went to the wrong tomb
4) the authorities stole the body
5) The hallucination theory
6) The resurrection theory

4. Our objectives for today – thumbs up, thumbs down
Can I:
1) List the different theories about what might have happened with regard to Jesus’ body
2) Explain the different reasons why people may find these convincing or unconvincing
3) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these different theories, and come to my own conclusion?

5. Prep
In your books, answer the following question ‘Which theory about what happened to Jesus’ body after the crucifixion do you think is the most convincing? Give reasons for your answer