The Bible Timeline for Families

01 · Creation

Genesis 1–2

God creates; humanity bears His image.

02 · Rebellion

Genesis 3–11

Sin fractures human life; judgment and mercy shape the early story.

03 · Abraham + promise

Genesis 12–25

God calls Abraham and promises blessing reaching the nations.

04 · Israel's family

Genesis 25–50

Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph carry the family story into Egypt.

05 · Exodus + covenant

Exodus–Deuteronomy

God rescues Israel, gives His law, and dwells among His people.

06 · Land + judges

Joshua–Judges

Israel enters the land, then cycles through rebellion, oppression, and rescue.

07 · Kingship

1 Samuel–2 Samuel

Saul and David rule; God makes a covenant promise concerning David's house.

08 · Temple + divided kingdom

1 Kings–2 Kings

Solomon builds the temple; the kingdom divides and moves toward exile.

09 · Prophets

Isaiah–Malachi

Prophets confront idolatry and injustice and announce judgment, hope, and restoration.

10 · Exile + return

2 Kings 24–25; Ezra–Esther

Jerusalem falls; some exiles later return and rebuild.

11 · Jesus the Messiah

Matthew–John

Jesus announces God's kingdom and reveals the Father.

12 · Cross + resurrection

Gospel endings

Jesus is crucified and raised—the center of Christian proclamation and hope.

13 · Spirit + church

Acts

The Spirit is given and Jesus' witnesses carry the gospel outward.

14 · Churches follow Jesus

Romans–Jude

Letters show how the gospel reshapes belief, worship, relationships, suffering, and mission.

15 · New creation

Revelation 21–22

God dwells with His people; evil is judged, death defeated, and creation renewed.

Use the timeline while you read.

Ask: Where are we? What has God already promised? What is still unresolved? How does this passage move the story forward?

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