Faith Forensics Case FF-001: Did Jesus Claim to Be God | High School Bible Investigation | PDF Download

Description

Faith Forensics: Case FF-001 Did Jesus Claim to Be God?

High School Bible Investigation | Christian Apologetics | Inquiry- Based Bible Study

Turn your students into investigators as they examine one of Christianity’s most important questions:

Did Jesus actually claim to be God?

Case Type:

Historical and Biblical Investigation

Persons of Interest:

Jesus of Nazareth

The Twelve Apostles

Jewish Religious Leaders

Roman Authorities

Primary Locations:

Nazareth

Capernaum

Jerusalem

The Temple Courts

Bethany

Sea of Galilee

Approximate Date: AD 27-33

Instead of simply reading a lesson or filling out worksheets, students step into the role of forensic investigators. They will gather evidence, interview eyewitnesses through Scripture, compare Old Testament and New Testament passages, and evaluate competing theories to reach an evidence- based conclusion.

Designed for 9th-12th grade, Faith Forensics combines Bible study, apologetics, historical investigation, and critical thinking into an engaging case file format that encourages students to examine Scripture carefully and thoughtfully.

What’s Included:

• Teacher User Guide with Extension Activities
• Mission Brief (Case Introduction)
• Evidence Board
• Activate Prior Knowledge (A KWL Chart)
• Important Historical Information
• 5 Evidence Bags
• Evidence Bag A- Direct Claims
• Evidence Bag B- Indirect Claims
• Evidence Bag C- Old Testament Connections
• Evidence Bag D- Witness Testimony
• Evidence Bag E- Alternative Theories
• Evidence Log Response Sheets
• Final Investigator’s Report
• Templates for a Newspaper Article and Incident Report
• Case File Crossword Puzzle

Students Will:

• Compare Scripture with Scripture using cross-references
• Evaluate eyewitness testimony from the Gospels and early church
• Explore Old Testament passages connected to the New Testament
• Examine common objections and alternative theories respectfully
• Support conclusions using Biblical evidence
• Practice Observation, Analysis, and Critical Thinking Skills

Perfect for:

• High School Bible Classes
• Christian Schools
• Homeschool Curriculum
• Homeschool Co-ops
• Youth Groups
• Christian Worldview Courses
• Apologetics Classes
• Small Group Bible Studies
• Independent Learning
• Bible Electives

Low- Prep for Teachers

Simply print (or assign digitally), distribute the case file, and guide students through the investigation. Each section is designed to build upon the previous one, allowing students to discover patterns and develop their conclusions through careful study of Scripture.

Resource Type

Printable PDF

Grade

9th-12th

**Personal note from the creator:

I teach Apologetics and Worldview to High School students through a Hybrid Homeschooler. This is a product I use regularly in my class when looking at common objections to Christianity.