What is the cause of Jesus’ empty tomb? Did Jesus really rise from the dead or could there be another explanation for the empty tomb? Host this Escape Room to solve puzzles and clues to solve the Case of the Empty Tomb. 

Introduction
​(Read this script to your attendees to before they start their Escape Room)

Conclusion
(Read this script to your attendees to help them process the information they investigated during the Escape Room. This will also be the time to present the Gospel. You could serve snacks during this time as well.)

PowerPoint
(Use this PowerPoint with the Introduction and Conclusion script during your discussion time)

Detective's Report
(Print out 

Theories Summary Handout
(This is summary of the clues/evidence investigated in the escape room that attendees can take home to review why the alternitves theories are not true.)

Resources

Below are recommend resources that can be used during your discussion time or for other lessons around this topic.

Theory #1: Fainted

• The Crucifixion | A Medical Perspective - Uploaded by Central Christian Church

Theory #2: Stolen Body and Lying

• Did the Disciples Lie About the Resurrection? – Uploaded by Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace
• Excruciating Testimony - Uploaded by Cross Examined
  

Theory #3: Hallucinated 

• Did the Disciples Hallucinate the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus – Uploaded by Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace

Theory #4: Add Later

• Was the New Testament Written Early? - Uploaded by Cross Examined

Theory #5: Stolen Body
Theory #6: Resurrection

General resources 
Alive by J. Warner Wallace
Cold Case Christianity - J. Warner Wallace
DID JESUS RISE FROM THE DEAD? – Uploaded by Impact 360 Institute
How Do We Know That the Resurrection Happened? – Uploaded by Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace
Did Jesus Think He was God? – Uploaded by Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace 
The Case for the Resurrection is Stronger Than You Might Think – Uploaded by Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace
WHO IS JESUS? – Uploaded by Impact 360 Institute
Who Did Jesus Think He Was? – Uploaded by drcraigvideos
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? - Part One: The Facts – Uploaded by drcraigvideos
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? - Part Two: The Explanation – Uploaded by drcraigvideos
deBUNKED | "There is No Evidence for the Resurrection" | Reasons for Hope – Uploaded by Reasons for Hope
​"Which Jesus Do You Follow" by Living Waters – Uploaded by Living Waters
Is the Jesus Story Stupid and the Resurrection Totally Mythical? - Uploaded by Cross Examined
​​How Can I Explain to My friends that Jesus Died and Resurrected? - Uploaded by In 2 Minutes (AWANA YM)
Does It Really Matter that Jesus Resurrected? - Uploaded by In 2 Minutes (AWANA YM)
iWitness - Jesus and iWitness - Resurrection by Doug Powell
​Evidence for the Resurrection by Rose Publishing
Did The New Testament Writers Invent The Resurrection? - Uploaded by Cross Examined

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