Miracles Big picture Miracles Explanations David Hume on

Miracles

Big picture – Miracles Explanation's David Hume on Miracles Examples in Scripture Miracles Examples from History and Personal experience Definition Problems Evidence

Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson you Must be able to define the term miracle Should be able to give examples of miracles Could explain if God works in the world through miracles

Card Sort the following cards into those you might consider miracles and discuss with your partner

Activity Look at the scenarios – which of these do you think are miracles http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=2 Da. Y 8 -Mui 0 I

Miracle - definition A seemingly impossible act of God that has a good outcome http: //www. faradayschools. com/re-topics/re-year -9/god-and-miracles/

Miracles Many people believe that God exists because of Miracles They say God makes miracles happen and the miracle is proof that God exists The miracle is an example of God reaching into our world to help us (Immanance) Miracles can also make someone believe in God as a trigger for belief

Miracles Theists use the term ‘miracle’ to refer to an event performed by God that appears to break the laws of nature. It may be the cure of a terminal illness or disability that doctors cannot explain. It can also be survival from certain death. Miracles can strengthen faith and can also act as a demonstration of God’s love (omnibenevolent)

Does God through Miracles For Christians God works directly through miracles They show the power and love of God Jews and Muslims also believe that God works directly through miracles

Religious Responses Sort through the cards. Put the 4 names along the top and the 4 questions down the side Now re-arrange the remainder cards to answer the questions from each perspective In you exercise book create a chart that gives the strengths and weaknesses of each viewpoint

Miracles that break the laws of nature http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Mj. Io 4 ol. By. SA Miracles that are happy coincidences

Stair well B http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=a. Wi. Cxz 5 ki 80 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=t. AVTyy. Mp 3 Zw&fe ature=related Miracles that are happy coincidences