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How the Books of the Old Testament Fit Together

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One of the most confusing things about the Old Testament is that the books are not arranged chronologically. Students often assume that the books appear in the order the events happened. As a result, they may struggle to understand how the books connect to the people and events they describe. Why Teach the Books of the Bible by Era? When students learn where each book fits within Old Testament history, they gain a much deeper understanding of Scripture. They begin to see: Which books describe historical events Which books were written during the kingdom years Which prophets ministered during specific eras How the books connect to one another Old Testament Bible Books Bundle This bundle helps students connect Bible books to the larger timeline of Old Testament history. Included Resources: Books of the Bible by Era Charts - Students see how every Old Testament book fits within the timeline framework. Also, hands-on activities reinforce the connections between books and eras. Color-by-Er...
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Where Do Bible Characters Fit? Teaching Old Testament People in Context

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Many students know dozens of Bible characters. But can they place them on a timeline? Questions like these often reveal gaps in understanding: Did Elijah come before or after David? Was Esther before or after Daniel? Where does Joshua fit? Which prophets lived during the divided kingdom? Helping students place people within Bible history gives them a much deeper understanding of Scripture. Why Learn Bible Characters by Era? Learning Bible characters in context helps students: Understand relationships between people Connect stories to historical events Recognize patterns in God's work throughout history Better understand the books of the Bible Old Testament People Bundle The People Bundle helps students connect major Bible characters to the ten Old Testament eras. Included Resources: People Charts (Free Resource) - Students see where 45 key people—and an expanded set of 108 Bible characters—fit within Old Testament history. Key People Cards -  These cards help students learn the m...
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Teaching Major Old Testament Events in Chronological Order

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Students often know Bible stories, but do they know when those events happened? Understanding where major events fit within the timeline of Scripture helps students see the big picture of God's plan throughout the Old Testament. Why Chronology Matters When students learn Bible events in isolation, they can miss important connections. Understanding chronology helps students see cause and effect, understand historical context, and follow God's unfolding plan through history. The eras form broad categories that the events can be placed in. This aids in students' understanding of context and flow. Learning the Events of Each Era The Old Testament Events Bundle helps students connect key events to the correct era of Bible history. Students learn: The events that mark the beginning of each era Four key events from every era How major Bible stories fit into the larger timeline Resources Included in the Events Bundle : Events and Timeline (Free Resource) - Students see how major ...
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Teaching the Old Testament Timeline: A Simple Framework for Understanding Bible History

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 Do your students know Bible stories but struggle to understand when they happened? Many students can tell you about Noah, Moses, David, and Daniel, but they often don't know how these people fit together in history. Without a framework, Bible stories can feel like disconnected events instead of one unfolding story of God's plan. Why Students Need a Timeline Framework One of the most important principles in education is helping students organize information. When students can place new information into a larger framework, they understand it better and remember it longer. The Old Testament spans thousands of years and includes dozens of major people and events. Teaching students the major eras of Old Testament history provides a structure that helps everything else make sense. The Ten Old Testament Eras The Old Testament can be divided into ten eras: Pre-Patriarchs Patriarchs Exodus Conquest Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Captivity Return Silence These eras help students ...
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Holy Week themed Easter Egg Bible Scavenger Hunt

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If you have followed me for a few years, you know that I have made several Bible scavenger hunts using Bible verses as clues to lead my kids around our house to a prize. On Easter morning, I put the clues in plastic Easter eggs and use them to lead my kids to their Easter baskets. They look forward to this tradition every year. This year I created Holy Week resources to teach them the events of each day of the week leading up to Easter. It includes a flap book, a cross foldable, cards, bingo, Bible reading plans, and timelines. So I wanted to tie this year's scavenger hunt in with the Holy Week theme. I picked a verse from each day of Holy Week and used it as a clue. I am excited to see them find the eggs (and their Easter baskets at the end). I also created an alternate version to be used in a church so that people who are using my Holy Week resources in their church can play too. The home version has the following clues: coats, chairs, fruit, table, towel, water, spices, and S...
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Short Bible Verses to Memorize

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Whether you are looking for a simple Bible verse to memorize or you want to find some short Bible verses that would be great for crafts, here is a list of 42 short Bible verses. I tried to choose verses that were not only short but also meaningful and important. I've listed them below, but you can print them out below or here . If you are wondering why you should memorize Bible verses and how to do it, check out my article with 9 Tips for Memorizing the Bible . And if you are up to the challenge of longer Bible verses trip my 50 Bible Verses to Memorize . Don't underestimate yourself or your children on your ability to memorize. My three-year-old has already memorized John 3:16 and John 10:11 and yours could, too.  42 Short Bible Verses Deuteronomy 5:7 ‘You shall have no other gods before Me.’ 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a...
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My Favorite Hymns about God's Love

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For Valentine's Day, I was going to do a hymn study on a hymn about God's love. God's love is the ultimate example of love.  His loving is giving, sacrificial, and gracious.  Our love can only hope to be a reflection of his agape love. Since I was unable to choose just one hymn, I have decided to share some of my favorites instead. And Can It Be? (Amazing Love) by Charles Wesley, 1738 And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? ’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies: Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; Let angel minds inquire n...
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Bible Scavenger Hunts

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We recently had a Sunday School picnic at our house and I needed a large group game.  I wanted to do a scavenger hunt and decided to include Bible clues.  So I used biblestudytools.com (or I could have gotten old school and pulled out my concordance) and searched in the Bible for objects that were in my yard.  I started with door, tree, and table.  Then, I remembered sand, steps, porch, flowers, and even herbs.  Finally, I got a little creative and used "shed" and "mail." To play the game, give the teams their first clue.  They should fill in the blank in the Bible verse.  The word in the blank is where they should go next.  When they get there, they should find the next clue.  They should continue following the clues until they get to the final location. Here are my clues (in KJV, because that's what I thought the people at our picnic would be most familiar with) and the answers:  John 10:9 “ I   am   the   __...
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