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The Bible often describes events that take place across years, generations, or entire kingdoms.
When those events are read separately, it can be difficult to understand their order or significance. This study helps you arrange biblical events chronologically, identify turning points, and recognize how earlier decisions affect later outcomes. You'll learn to distinguish between the order a story is told and the actual sequence of events.
Directions: Read the assigned passage and identify major events. Place them on a timeline, then examine what changes between each stage.
Resources: Timeline Builder
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Scripture: Genesis 37; 39–41
Time: 30–40 minutes
Directions: Identify the major changes in Joseph's circumstances. Place them in order on your timeline.
Prompt: Which events appear to be setbacks, and how do they contribute to Joseph's eventual position in Egypt?
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Scripture: Exodus 2–4; 12–14
Time: 35–45 minutes
Directions: Divide Moses' story into his early life, preparation, calling, and leadership.
Prompt: How does Moses' role change across these stages, and what experiences prepare him for leadership?
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Scripture: 1 Samuel 16–17; 24; 2 Samuel 5:1–5
Time: 30–40 minutes
Directions: Build a timeline showing David's anointing, early victories, waiting, and eventual kingship.
Prompt: What happens between David receiving a promise and stepping into its fulfillment?
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Scripture: Mark 11–16
Time: 35–45 minutes
Directions: Organize the major events from Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem through His resurrection. Avoid assigning exact weekdays where the chronology is debated.
Prompt: How does the tension increase as the narrative approaches the crucifixion?
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Scripture: Acts 1–2; 6–10
Time: 40–50 minutes
Directions: Place the major developments of the early church in sequence.
Prompt: How does the church expand from its beginnings in Jerusalem toward a wider mission?
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Please see the following work page(s) to utilize with this section of prompts:
R094 Timeline Builder