Teaching Major Old Testament Events in Chronological Order
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 events fit into the ten eras of Old Testament history using various timelines and charts.
Key Event Flashcards - Cards with key events are color-coded by their era. Multiple versions provide opportunities for matching games, review activities, and independent practice.
Cut-and-Paste Events - Students categorize events in their correct era.
Cut-and-Paste Timeline Activities - Hands-on activities help students place events into the correct chronological order within the eras.
Events Pretzel Game - Students actively review Bible chronology through movement.
Events Bundle - Teach and review the events of the Old Testament Eras with the Events Bundle.
Going Deeper with Major Events Bundle
The Major Events Review Bundle focuses on four especially important events that shape the Old Testament narrative. The Major Events Bundle includes:
Abraham's Family Tree - Students discover how key biblical figures are connected by creating a family tree.
Moses' Life Sequencing Cards - A review of Moses' life becomes a review of the entire Exodus era.
Judges Cycle Puzzle - Students learn the recurring pattern that appears throughout Judges.
Israel Divided Activity - Students compare Israel and Judah and understand how the divided kingdom affects later Bible events.
Major Events Review Bundle - Reinforce these pivotal events using all four activities.
Looking for More?
Once students understand the major events, they can begin connecting Bible characters and Bible books to those same eras.
Additional bundles include:
Or save with the Full Old Testament Eras Bundle, which includes every resource and bonus teaching guides.
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