You win. I'm hooked.

I’ve been skeptical of AI. (When I shared the below info with my sister, she asked what ChatGPT was, and I said the precursor to Terminator. She got it. We’re from that era.)

I ran my book through the discussion guide generator. The questions were 99% spot on.

So then I asked Chat GPT for a 20-question multiple-choice quiz on first-century Israel as it pertains to the life of Christ. Justify your responses. I was able to largely copy and paste 12 questions for a great, fun quiz that acts as a lead magnet. https://getformly.app/c3N6ji

Then I was approved as a speaker for a homeschool conference. I asked ChatGPT:

“You are a professional speaker. You have been invited to teach a class on the intersection of Biblical history and archaeology. Your course will be one of three options at a homeschool conference. Your audience is conservative Christian homeschool moms.” I had to refine for a 50-minute presentation and ask for a catalog description.

Here’s what I got. I’ll refine it some, and my presentation will focus on Jericho, but it got me over the “where do I start?” and took care of the pesky catalog description.

Course Title: "Unearthing the Bible: Archaeological Evidence for Biblical History"

Instructor: [Your Name]
Audience: Conservative Christian homeschool moms
Setting: Homeschool Conference

Course Overview:

This course explores the fascinating intersection of Biblical history and archaeology, equipping parents with historical evidence that confirms and illuminates Scripture. We will examine key discoveries that support the accuracy of the Bible, discuss how archaeology enhances our understanding of Biblical events, and provide practical tools for integrating these findings into homeschool lessons.

Course Objectives:

  • Strengthen confidence in the historical reliability of the Bible

  • Explore major archaeological discoveries that affirm Scripture

  • Understand how ancient artifacts, inscriptions, and excavations align with Biblical accounts

  • Learn practical ways to teach Biblical history using archaeology


Why This Matters for Homeschooling Moms

  • Strengthens your ability to teach Biblical history with confidence

  • Provides historical evidence that reinforces faith in Scripture

  • Equips you to answer difficult questions from children and skeptics

  • Encourages a deeper appreciation for God's work throughout history


Unearthing the Bible: Archaeological Evidence for Biblical History

Audience: Conservative Christian homeschool moms
Length: 50 minutes

Introduction (5 min)

  • Why Archaeology Matters – Strengthening faith and teaching Biblical history with confidence

  • How Archaeology Confirms the Bible – Overview of how historical evidence aligns with Scripture

Key Archaeological Discoveries (30 min)

Each discovery will include:

  • What was found

  • Where and when it was discovered

  • How it confirms or enhances Scripture

  1. The Dead Sea Scrolls – Preserving the accuracy of the Old Testament

  2. The House of David Inscription – Extra-Biblical evidence of King David

  3. Hezekiah’s Tunnel – Engineering marvel and fulfilled prophecy

  4. The Pilate Stone – Archaeological proof of Pontius Pilate

  5. Jericho’s Walls – Examining the evidence of their collapse

Teaching and Defending Biblical History (10 min)

  • How to Use Archaeology in Homeschooling – Hands-on activities and discussion ideas

  • Answering Skeptics with Confidence – Addressing common historical objections

Conclusion & Q&A (5 min)

  • Faith in a Firm Foundation – Encouraging confidence in Biblical history

  • Open for questions


Unearthing the Bible: Archaeological Evidence for Biblical History – Strengthen your faith and homeschool curriculum with fascinating archaeological discoveries that confirm Scripture. Explore key findings like the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, and the Pilate Stone. Learn practical ways to teach Biblical history with confidence. Perfect for Christian homeschool moms!