The Complete Bible Timeline

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1. THE
COMPLETE
BIBLE
TIMELINE
A comprehensive, visual 

timeline overview of the
entire Bible including: 

Historical Eras & Maps,
Major “Turning Point”
Events, and simple
descriptions so (in one
single resource) you can
know where each book
of the Bible goes, and
how the entire biblical
storyline fits together.
PDF
E-Book

2. Hello Friend! My name is Bodie Quirk. I was a Teaching Pastor for
20 years, and I am the founder of the You Can Learn the Bible
Academy, an online Bible Study community dedicated to helping
you become a more confident student of Scripture.
Around 2015, I created one of my first courses The Complete Bible
Overview which included a visual timeline of the Bible (based on
Accordance Bible Software’s Incredible Timeline Module). 

I uploaded the course to YouTube, and my #1 question / comment
(by far) on those videos was “Where can I get that timeline?”
My usual response was to send them to the Accordance website.
However, I always wanted to have another option. Something clear
and simple to give away. And here it is: 

The Complete Bible Timeline.

3. You are now looking at a brand-new, completely updated version
of the original timeline. The goal is simple: to help you you
connect the major historical eras, turning point events, important
geographical regions and books of the Bible into a single visual
timeline, so you can know how every part of the Bible fits together.
There are 4 things to notice when you look at the timeline 

(starting at the top of the timeline, scanning down to bottom):
1. COLORED COLUMNS
These indicate how many years a particular
historical era lasted. The wider the column,
the longer that particular period was around.
2. ERA TITLES AND DATE
At the top of each column you will see a
name and date. Earlier dates have a ~
which means the date is approximate.
3. TURNING POINT EVENTS
In the center of the columns you will see
events with numbers. These are major
events that shift the biblical storyline
4. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
At the bottom of each column you will see
Where the books of the Bible fall on the
timeline. (Events recorded, not it’s writing)

4. This PDF is best experienced on a computer or device where you
can present it full screen and advance slides using your → and ←
keys (Scrolling works ok too in a pinch, but it’s not quite as good).
Either way, I pray that this is a resource that you keep for years as
you continue to read, study and love God’s Word.
Feel free to email me directly with any thoughts, comments or
improvements [email protected].
May God bless you abundantly!
Bodie Quirk
Founder, You Can Learn the Bible Academy
YouCanLearntheBible.com
A QUICK WORD OF ADVICE:

5. THE BIBLE’S
HISTORICAL
ERAS
The major periods of world
history within which the
Biblical story takes place
Before the Patriarchs~2166 BC and Before
The Patriarchal Period2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
Captivity in Egypt1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus & Conquest 1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges 1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
Israel: United Nation 1051 to 931 BC (120 yrs)
Israel: Northern Kingdom931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah: Southern Kingdom 931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
Babylonian Kingdom 586 to 539 BC (117 yrs)
Persian Kingdom 539 to 332 BC (207 yrs)
Greek Kingdoms 332 to 142 BC (207 yrs)
Hasmonean Dynasty 142 to 63 BC (79 yrs)
Roman Empire 63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
Maps courtesy of:
Accordance Bible Software’s Atlas Module
Timeline courtesy of:
Accordance Bible Software’s Timeline Module

6. THE
BIBLE’S
TURNING
POINTS
The most significant
moments (or seasons) in
the Biblical story that
permanently shift
everything that follows
God and the Creation Order
Creation & Fall of Mankind
The Flood & the New
Beginning
The Call of Abraham
The Patriarchs
Exodus & Conquest
Tribes, Cycle & Judges
The Nation of Israel
The Nation Splits
& The Prophets Arise
Dispersion & Exile
Returning, Rebuilding,
Restoring
The Inter-Testamental
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
The Messiah Has Come
The Early Church
The New Testament
Witness
The Church: Past,
Present & Future
13
14
15
16

7. LETS BEGIN
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8. 5
Exodus
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?

9. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus

10. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER

11. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN2

12. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN2
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
MANKIND
was created to know God and rule the created order with God,
but now, corrupted by sin, man opposes God and seeks to live
free of Him and His sovereign authority over us

13. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN2
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
MANKIND
was created to know God and rule the created order with God,
but now, corrupted by sin, man opposes God and seeks to live
free of Him and His sovereign authority over us
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING3

14. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN2
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING3
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
MANKIND
was created to know God and rule the created order with God,
but now, corrupted by sin, man opposes God and seeks to live
free of Him and His sovereign authority over us
THE FLOOD
& THE NEW
BEGINNING
God judges the whole earth with a flood, but saves a righteous
remnant through whom he will continue to restore humanity in
order to reconcile them back to Himself

15. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN2
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING3
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
MANKIND
was created to know God and rule the created order with God,
but now, corrupted by sin, man opposes God and seeks to live
free of Him and His sovereign authority over us
THE FLOOD
& THE NEW
BEGINNING
God judges the whole earth with a flood, but saves a righteous
remnant through whom he will continue to restore humanity in
order to reconcile them back to Himself
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM 4

16. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
exists eternally as Father, Son and and Holy Spirit. He is the ultimate
reference point of all reality, complete and perfect in all ways, lacking
nothing, and sovereign over all persons, all things and all realms.
GOD
exists because God chose for it to exist. It is an expression of
His infinite creative power, majesty and glory, and it is
sustained by Him, and Him alone, for our benefit
CREATION
ORDER
MANKIND
was created to know God and rule the created order with God,
but now, corrupted by sin, man opposes God and seeks to live
free of Him and His sovereign authority over us
THE FLOOD
& THE NEW
BEGINNING
God judges the whole earth with a flood, but saves a righteous
remnant through whom he will continue to restore humanity in
order to reconcile them back to Himself
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
God chooses a single man, Abram, through whom he will
build a nation, and that nation will become a blessing to the
whole world. God’s covenant with Abraham sets the stage that
is to come between God and His people.
These are the events of Genesis 1-11

17. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5

18. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5
Father of the Hebrew People who God called out
from his homeland, made a Covenant with, and
displayed such incredible faith, that he is the
example given in the New Testament of what it
looks like to truly trust God.
ABRAHAM

19. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5
Father of the Hebrew People who God called out
from his homeland, made a Covenant with, and
displayed such incredible faith, that he is the
example given in the New Testament of what it
looks like to truly trust God.
ABRAHAM
ISAAC
Miracle son of Abraham and Sarah (who had him at
nearly 100 years old!) who continues the Covenant
lineage (though his wife Rebekah was barren, just
as his mom Sarah was). Isaac himself has two sons:
Jacob and Esau.

20. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5
Father of the Hebrew People who God called out
from his homeland, made a Covenant with, and
displayed such incredible faith, that he is the
example given in the New Testament of what it
looks like to truly trust God.
ABRAHAM
ISAAC
JACOB
Miracle son of Abraham and Sarah (who had him at
nearly 100 years old!) who continues the Covenant
lineage (though his wife Rebekah was barren, just
as his mom Sarah was). Isaac himself has two sons:
Jacob and Esau.
The second son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob was a
deceiver until God intervened in his life, gave him
him a permanent limp, and renamed him Israel
(the future name of the Nation). Jacob’s 12 sons
become the 12 Tribes of Israel.

21. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5
Father of the Hebrew People who God called out
from his homeland, made a Covenant with, and
displayed such incredible faith, that he is the
example given in the New Testament of what it
looks like to truly trust God.
ABRAHAM
ISAAC
JACOB
JOSEPH
Joseph is the 2nd youngest of Jacob’s sons, who his
brothers sold, and who becomes second in power
to the Pharaoh in Egypt, saving his family (and his
people), preserving the Covenant lineage, and
transitioning into the 400 year captivity in Egypt.
Miracle son of Abraham and Sarah (who had him at
nearly 100 years old!) who continues the Covenant
lineage (though his wife Rebekah was barren, just
as his mom Sarah was). Isaac himself has two sons:
Jacob and Esau.
The second son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob was a
deceiver until God intervened in his life, gave him
him a permanent limp, and renamed him Israel
(the future name of the Nation). Jacob’s 12 sons
become the 12 Tribes of Israel.

22. 5
Before the
Patriarchs
~2166 BC and Before
Genesis 1-11
Job?
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
GOD & THE

CREATION
ORDER
1
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Exodus
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE CALL OF
ABRAHAM
2
3
4
THE PATRIARCHS5
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)

23. 5
The Patriarchal
Period
2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
Genesis 12-36
Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
CREATION & 

FALL OF MAN
FLOOD & THE 

NEW BEGINNING
THE PATRIARCHS5

24. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)

25. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6

26. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6

27. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6
After 400+ years in Egypt, Israel had grown
from a single family into a nation. They are now
ready to inherit the promise given to Abraham.
God raises up Moses to lead the people out,
and their deliverance out of Egypt becomes
the definitive example of God’s covenant love
and commitment to His people (Exodus).
EXODUS

28. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6
EXODUS
After 400+ years in Egypt, Israel had grown
from a single family into a nation. They are now
ready to inherit the promise given to Abraham.
God raises up Moses to lead the people out,
and their deliverance out of Egypt becomes
the definitive example of God’s covenant love
and commitment to His people (Exodus).
God gives Moses the Law (a unique contract for
how His people should live and worship) yet
the people complain and disbelieve. Neither
Moses nor his generation enter the land
promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

29. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6
EXODUS
CONQUEST
After 400+ years in Egypt, Israel had grown
from a single family into a nation. They are now
ready to inherit the promise given to Abraham.
God raises up Moses to lead the people out,
and their deliverance out of Egypt becomes
the definitive example of God’s covenant love
and commitment to His people (Exodus).
God gives Moses the Law (a unique contract for
how His people should live and worship) yet
the people complain and disbelieve. Neither
Moses nor his generation enter the land
promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness,
God raises up Joshua to lead the people into the
land he originally promised Abraham. Instructions
for holy living and worship (Leviticus) a census
(Numbers) a second “giving of the Law” by Moses
(Deuteronomy) and the Death of Moses prepare a
new generation (Joshua) to finally inherit an old
promise, though not without struggle.

30. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6
EXODUS
CONQUEST
After 400+ years in Egypt, Israel had grown
from a single family into a nation. They are now
ready to inherit the promise given to Abraham.
God raises up Moses to lead the people out,
and their deliverance out of Egypt becomes
the definitive example of God’s covenant love
and commitment to His people (Exodus).
God gives Moses the Law (a unique contract for
how His people should live and worship) yet
the people complain and disbelieve. Neither
Moses nor his generation enter the land
promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness,
God raises up Joshua to lead the people into the
land he originally promised Abraham. Instructions
for holy living and worship (Leviticus) a census
(Numbers) a second “giving of the Law” by Moses
(Deuteronomy) and the Death of Moses prepare a
new generation (Joshua) to finally inherit an old
promise, though not without struggle.
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

31. Modern Nations
Current Names of Biblical
Regions and Locations
Egypt
Dead Sea
Jordan River

32. Canaan
Before Conquest
Led by Joshua
Canaan
Egypt
Dead Sea
Jordan River
Joshua Enters
Caanan

33. Tribes of Israel
After Joshua’s Conquest

34. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
6
EXODUS
CONQUEST
After 400+ years in Egypt, Israel had grown
from a single family into a nation. They are now
ready to inherit the promise given to Abraham.
God raises up Moses to lead the people out,
and their deliverance out of Egypt becomes
the definitive example of God’s covenant love
and commitment to His people (Exodus).
God gives Moses the Law (a unique contract for
how His people should live and worship) yet
the people complain and disbelieve. Neither
Moses nor his generation enter the land
promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness,
God raises up Joshua to lead the people into the
land he originally promised Abraham. Instructions
for holy living and worship (Leviticus) a census
(Numbers) a second “giving of the Law” by Moses
(Deuteronomy) and the Death of Moses prepare a
new generation (Joshua) to finally inherit an old
promise, though not without struggle.
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

35. The Cycle and
the Judges
Captivity in Egypt
1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

36. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

37. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

38. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
After the land was conquered by Joshua and
the children of Israel, it was divided amongst
the Tribes.
TRIBES
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

39. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
After the land was conquered by Joshua and
the children of Israel, it was divided amongst
the Tribes.
TRIBES
Through out this time, the people were
regularly unfaithful to God and to their end of
the covenant (Idolatry). God would allow a
neighboring people group to overtake them
(Judgment). The people would cry out to God
for help (repentance), God would raise up a
“Judge” or deliverer to rescue the people
(deliverance) and then there would be a time of
rest before the people forgot God and fell into
idolatry all over again.
CYCLE
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

40. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
After the land was conquered by Joshua and
the children of Israel, it was divided amongst
the Tribes.
TRIBES
Through out this time, the people were
regularly unfaithful to God and to their end of
the covenant (Idolatry). God would allow a
neighboring people group to overtake them
(Judgment). The people would cry out to God
for help (repentance), God would raise up a
“Judge” or deliverer to rescue the people
(deliverance) and then there would be a time of
rest before the people forgot God and fell into
idolatry all over again.
CYCLE
God raised up, and even supernaturally
empowered his rescue-deliverers when the
people cried out in repentance. Notable
judges: Samson, Gideon, Deborah and others
until Samuel becomes the final Judge and
transition into the next phase of Israel’s history.
JUDGES
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

41. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

42. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

43. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
SUPPRESSION
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
The final prophet of the time of the Judges and transition into Israel
becoming a nation. The people demanded a king like the other nations,
and though Samuel disagreed, God instructed him to give the people
what they wanted, and Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
SAMUEL

44. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
SUPPRESSION
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
The final prophet of the time of the Judges and transition into Israel
becoming a nation. The people demanded a king like the other nations,
and though Samuel disagreed, God instructed him to give the people
what they wanted, and Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
SAMUEL
Israel’s first king who had all the outward evidence of the kind of king
that the people wanted. He was strong, good-looking and confident.
Yet his character flaws would soon be revealed. He would “take, and
take”, and soon God replaces him with the king that He has chosen.
SAUL

45. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
SUPPRESSION
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
The final prophet of the time of the Judges and transition into Israel
becoming a nation. The people demanded a king like the other nations,
and though Samuel disagreed, God instructed him to give the people
what they wanted, and Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
SAMUEL
Israel’s first king who had all the outward evidence of the kind of king
that the people wanted. He was strong, good-looking and confident.
Yet his character flaws would soon be revealed. He would “take, and
take”, and soon God replaces him with the king that He has chosen.
SAUL
A young shepherd boy, David was a nobody until he stood up to Goliath,
the leader of the oppressive Philistine army and killed him with all Israel
watching. He was crowned king (replacing Saul) and Saul jealously
pursued him. David had a heart for God, but made major mistakes, as
well. David wrote many of the Psalms, and was succeeded by Solomon.
DAVID

46. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
SUPPRESSION
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
The final prophet of the time of the Judges and transition into Israel
becoming a nation. The people demanded a king like the other nations,
and though Samuel disagreed, God instructed him to give the people
what they wanted, and Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
SAMUEL
Israel’s first king who had all the outward evidence of the kind of king
that the people wanted. He was strong, good-looking and confident.
Yet his character flaws would soon be revealed. He would “take, and
take”, and soon God replaces him with the king that He has chosen.
SAUL
A young shepherd boy, David was a nobody until he stood up to Goliath,
the leader of the oppressive Philistine army and killed him with all Israel
watching. He was crowned king (replacing Saul) and Saul jealously
pursued him. David had a heart for God, but made major mistakes, as
well. David wrote many of the Psalms, and was succeeded by Solomon.
DAVID
Son of King David, showed moments of trust , wisdom and obedience
toward God, and other times when his heart was drawn away in lust
(“Solomon loved many foreign women”). Solomon built Israel’s greatest
temple and ruled during a time of of wealth and abundance.
SOLOMON

47. Tribes of Israel
After Joshua’s Conquest

48. Kingdom of Saul
1011-1011 BC

49. Kingdom of David
& Solomon
1011-971 (David)
971-931 (Solomon)

50. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

51. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

52. Kingdom of David
& Solomon
1011-971 (David)
971-931 (Solomon)

53. Divided Kingdom
931-723 B.C.
(Split - Assyrian Dispersion)

54. The Cycle and
the Judges
Exodus
6
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Exodus & 

Conquest
EXODUS &
CONQUEST
1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges
1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
10
7
THE TRIBES,
THE CYCLE & 

THE JUDGES
JudgesRuth
REST
IDOLATRY
JUDGMENT
REPENTANCEDELIVERANCE
1&2
Samuel
Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Exodus Event
40 years in
the wilderness
Conquest of
Canaan
Tribes Established

55. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE

56. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel’s great temple was a glorious
achievement, and grueling building
project. The people petitioned
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son (and next
king) for relief. He foolishly refused, and
made their work harder. A civil war
erupted in Israel, and split the nation.
THE NATION SPLITS

57. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Israel’s great temple was a glorious
achievement, and grueling building
project. The people petitioned
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son (and next
king) for relief. He foolishly refused, and
made their work harder. A civil war
erupted in Israel, and split the nation.
THE NATION SPLITS
The northern part of the nation retained
the name Israel. The first king was
Jeroboam, who opposed Rehoboam
which severed the nation. Sadly, Northern
Israel had 19 kings in total, all wicked.
ISRAEL (NORTH)

58. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
Israel’s great temple was a glorious
achievement, and grueling building
project. The people petitioned
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son (and next
king) for relief. He foolishly refused, and
made their work harder. A civil war
erupted in Israel, and split the nation.
THE NATION SPLITS
The northern part of the nation retained
the name Israel. The first king was
Jeroboam, who opposed Rehoboam
which severed the nation. Sadly, Northern
Israel had 19 kings in total, all wicked.
ISRAEL (NORTH)
The southern part was called Judah (after
the tribe) and contained Jerusalem and
the temple. They also had 19 kings, but
some sought after God, and thus God
preserved Judah longer. Israel and Judah
were constantly warring with one another
during this time. (Kings and Chronicles)
JUDAH (SOUTH)

59. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
Israel’s great temple was a glorious
achievement, and grueling building
project. The people petitioned
Rehoboam, Solomon’s son (and next
king) for relief. He foolishly refused, and
made their work harder. A civil war
erupted in Israel, and split the nation.
THE NATION SPLITS
The northern part of the nation retained
the name Israel. The first king was
Jeroboam, who opposed Rehoboam
which severed the nation. Sadly, Northern
Israel had 19 kings in total, all wicked.
ISRAEL (NORTH)
The southern part was called Judah (after
the tribe) and contained Jerusalem and
the temple. They also had 19 kings, but
some sought after God, and thus God
preserved Judah longer. Israel and Judah
were constantly warring with one another
during this time. (Kings and Chronicles)
JUDAH (SOUTH)
1&2
Kings
1&2 Chronicles

60. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
AmosHosea
This season of the divided kingdom gave
rise to some significant biblical figures
called the Prophets. These individuals
spoke for God to both Israel and Judah.
THE PROPHETS ARISE
Amos, Hosea and Micah (both kingdoms)
preached to the Northern kingdom of
Israel, and all the rest were prophets of
Judah.
Micah
1&2
Kings
1&2 Chronicles
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)

61. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
AmosHosea
This season of the divided kingdom gave
rise to some significant biblical figures
called the Prophets. These individuals
spoke for God to both Israel and Judah.
THE PROPHETS ARISE
Amos, Hosea and Micah (both kingdoms)
preached to the Northern kingdom of
Israel, and all the rest were prophets of
Judah.
Micah
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
1&2 Chronicles
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)

62. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
AmosHosea
This season of the divided kingdom gave
rise to some significant biblical figures
called the Prophets. These individuals
spoke for God to both Israel and Judah.
THE PROPHETS ARISE
Amos, Hosea and Micah (both kingdoms)
preached to the Northern kingdom of
Israel, and all the rest were prophets of
Judah.
Much of the content in the prophetic
books were warnings of judgment and
exile for the people’s idolatry and
forsaking the covenant with God.
The prophets also spoke of a future
where God and his people were
reconciled together again.
Micah
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
1&2 Chronicles
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)

63. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
AmosHosea
This season of the divided kingdom gave
rise to some significant biblical figures
called the Prophets. These individuals
spoke for God to both Israel and Judah.
THE PROPHETS ARISE
Amos, Hosea and Micah (both kingdoms)
preached to the Northern kingdom of
Israel, and all the rest were prophets of
Judah.
Much of the content in the prophetic
books were warnings of judgment and
exile for the people’s idolatry and
forsaking the covenant with God.
The prophets also spoke of a future
where God and his people were
reconciled together again.
Scattered through out all the prophetic
books are hits, details and prophecies
about the coming Messiah, which would
later be fulfilled by Jesus of Nazareth.
Micah
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
1&2 Chronicles
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)

64. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
1&2 Chronicles
Micah

65. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah

66. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah

67. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
In 722 Assyria was the dominant world
empire and God allowed them to
overthrow Israel as judgment for their
idolatry. The Assyrians “dispersed” the
people out of their land and all around
the Mediterranean region, so they could
not unite as a military force against them.
THE ASSYRIAN DISPERSION

68. Divided Kingdom
931-723 B.C.
(Split - Assyrian Dispersion)

69. Early Assyria
722-685 B.C.
(Only Judah Remains)

70. Early Assyria
722-685 B.C.
(Only Judah Remains)

71. Late Assyria
685-605 B.C.
(Only Judah Remains)

72. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
In 722 Assyria was the dominant world
empire and God allowed them to
overthrow Israel as judgment for their
idolatry. The Assyrians “dispersed” the
people out of their land and all around
the Mediterranean region, so they could
not unite as a military force against them.
THE ASSYRIAN DISPERSION

73. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
In 722 Assyria was the dominant world
empire and God allowed them to
overthrow Israel as judgment for their
idolatry. The Assyrians “dispersed” the
people out of their land and all around
the Mediterranean region, so they could
not unite as a military force against them.
THE ASSYRIAN DISPERSION

74. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
In 722 Assyria was the dominant world
empire and God allowed them to
overthrow Israel as judgment for their
idolatry. The Assyrians “dispersed” the
people out of their land and all around
the Mediterranean region, so they could
not unite as a military force against them.
THE ASSYRIAN DISPERSION
70 Year Exile

75. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Daniel
1&2 Chronicles
70 Year Exile
Micah
In 722 Assyria was the dominant world
empire and God allowed them to
overthrow Israel as judgment for their
idolatry. The Assyrians “dispersed” the
people out of their land and all around
the Mediterranean region, so they could
not unite as a military force against them.
THE ASSYRIAN DISPERSION
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
THE BABYLONIAN EXILE
In 586, Babylon was in full control and
overthrew Judah, destroying Solomon’s
temple and taking the people of Judah
captive in Babylon for 70 years. This was
the backdrop of the Book of Daniel (and
even some of the lament Psalms, like
Psalm 137)

76. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
70 Year Exile
Daniel
Persia
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah

77. Late Assyria
685-605 B.C.
(Only Judah Remains)

78. Babylon
604-539 B.C.
(Judah in Exile Medo-Persian and 

Egyptian Empires regain power)
Medo-Persian
Empire
Egyptian Empire

79. Persia
604-539 B.C.
(Judah is Released)

80. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
70 Year Exile

81. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
After the 70 years in Exile the
Jews were freed by Cyrus,
King of Persia to return to
their homeland (Judah) and
rebuild their city walls and
temple (this was known
as“the 2nd Temple”) which
Babylon destroyed. This
rebuilding was led by Ezra,
Nehemiah and Zerubbabel.
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
The Persian period also saw
the final prophets of the Old
Testament, followed by 400
years of prophetic silence.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

82. Israel
1051 to 931 BC

(120 yrs)
8
THE NATION 

OF ISRAEL
Saul
David
Solomon
1&2
Samuel
Psalms*
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of
Solomon
9
THE NATION 

SPLITS
& THE 

PROPHETS
ARISE
Israel (North)
931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
1&2
Kings
Isaiah
JeremiahJonah
Nahum Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
AmosHosea10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

83. Judah (South)
931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Habakkuk
Joel
Obadiah
ZephaniahEzekiel
10
DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylonian 

Exile (586)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)
1&2 Chronicles
Micah
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
70 Year Exile

84. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
70 Year Exile

85. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

86. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
1. ALEXANDER THE GREAT CONQUERS THE KNOWN WORLD
2. UNREST AFTER ALEXANDER DIES
3. THE PTOLEMAIC PERIOD
4. THE SELEUCID PERIOD
5. THE HASMONEAN DYNASTY
The roughly 400 years between the Old Testament and the New
Testament is called the Inter-Testimental Period. This was a period
without any prophetic voice from God (until John the Baptist comes
later). It has 5 important historical periods:
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

87. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

88. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
1. ALEXANDER THE GREAT CONQUERS THE KNOWN WORLD
Apart from conquering lands, Alexander aggressively “Hellenized” the
world: spreading everything Greek (language, culture, philosophy)
everywhere. This becomes a big challenge because many Jews
considered Greek culture as paganism, opposing their core identity.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

89. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
2. UNREST AFTER ALEXANDER DIES
When Alexander died suddenly, his generals fought
over the vast amount of lands that he conquered, and it
was ultimately divided up.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

90. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
3. THE PTOLEMAIC PERIOD
A period of relative peace for the Jews, including an explosion
of academic works, most notably the writing of the Septuagint
(the Greek translation of Hebrew Old Testament) since Greek
was the dominant language of the time.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

91. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
4. THE SELEUCID PERIOD
The Seleucids finally gained control of the Ptolemys and
aggressively persecuted the Jews (who were loyal to the
Ptolemys) as well. This sparked the Maccabean Revolt which won
the Jews’ independence and restored the temple.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

92. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Hasmonean
Dynasty
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
4. THE HASMONEAN DYNASTY
A time of freedom and independence for the Jews. Although
Roman power was growing, the Jewish national identity was
stronger than ever after the Maccabean revolt. Hanukkah was
instituted to celebrate the reclaiming of their independence.
This time also saw the rise of many groups we see in the New
Testament such as the Pharisees, Saducees, Scribes & Zealots.
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

93. DISPERSION 

& EXILE
Assyria
722 to 605 BC (117 yrs)
Assyrian Dispersion (722)
Babylon
586 to 539 BC 

(117 yrs)
Daniel
11
RETURNING,
REBUILDING,
RESTORING
Persia
Nehemiah
EzraEsther
Malachi
Zechariah
Haggai
Greece
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Hasmonean
Dynasty
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
Roman Empire
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
70 Year Exile
539 to 332 BC 

(207 yrs)

94. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

95. Roman Empire
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)

96. Roman Empire
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
JUDEA & GALILEE
The now thoroughly Greek-speaking, Roman-controlled
regions of Judea (the Romanized name of Judah) and Galilee
(previously part of Northern Israel) become the backdrop for
the culmination of the entire biblical story, the arrival of the
long-awaited Old Testament Messiah: Jesus of Nazareth.
This region was controlled by Herod the Great (who died
shortly after Jesus’ birth) and then divided up amongst his 

3 sons: Philip, Herod Antipas (Galilee) and Archelaus (Judea).
Archaleaus was replaced by Pontius Pilate, who plays a key
role in the life and ministry of Jesus, especially his final week.

97. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

98. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
JESUS: THE MESSIAH
The arrival of Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece event of the
entire Bible. His teaching, miracles, obedient life, sacrificial death,
resurrection from the dead, and ascension back to heaven
vindicate his controversial claims of being the Old Testament
Messiah.
Jesus’s cousin, John the Baptist acts as the final Old Testament
prophet (even though we read of him in the New Testament). He
paves the way for Jesus’ arrival as “the voice of one crying in the
wilderness, make straight the path of the Lord”.

99. KINGDOMHEROD’SJesus’ Life and Ministry
Between 30-33 A.D.

100. KINGDOMHEROD’SJesus’ Life and Ministry
Between 30-33 A.D.
GALILEE
Jesus grew up in Galilee (Nazareth and Capernaum mostly), and many events
we read about in the gospels take place in this region (the sea of Galilee is
where Jesus walks on water). Many marveled at his authoritative teaching and
miracles, yet the Jews began to see him as a threat due to his extreme claims
about himself (Jesus claimed to be the Old Testament Messiah) and his growing
power and influence among the people.
Capernaum
Nazareth

101. KINGDOMHEROD’SJesus’ Life and Ministry
Between 30-33 A.D.
GALILEE
Jesus grew up in Galilee (Nazareth and Capernaum mostly), and many events
we read about in the gospels take place in this region (the sea of Galilee is
where Jesus walks on water). Many marveled at his authoritative teaching and
miracles, yet the Jews began to see him as a threat due to his extreme claims
about himself (Jesus claimed to be the Old Testament Messiah) and his growing
power and influence among the people.
Capernaum
Nazareth
JUDEA
Jerusalem
Jesus travelled between Galilee and Judea often, mostly to celebrate Passover
at the temple in Jerusalem. Many of the events we read about (that did not take
place in Galilee) are either in Samaria (which many Jews tried to avoid) or in
Judea, most often in Jerusalem itself.
Jerusalem is the setting for Jesus’ final week which includes his triumphal
entry, last supper, arrest, crucifixion, burial, and ascension back to heaven.

102. Jerusalem
In Jesus’s Day
(Virtual Reconstruction)
Temple Mount

103. Though under Roman control, Jews had freedom to worship as
they pleased in Jerusalem. One way Herod the Great tried to curry
favor with the Jews in Jerusalem was he massively renovated of the
“Second Temple” into the stunning masterpiece that Jesus and the
disciples visited in the gospels.
TEMPLE MOUNT

104. Though under Roman control, Jews had freedom to worship as
they pleased in Jerusalem. One way Herod the Great tried to curry
favor with the Jews in Jerusalem was he massively renovated of the
“Second Temple” into the stunning masterpiece that Jesus and the
disciples visited in the gospels.
TEMPLE MOUNT
The temple got more exclusive the more you went towards the
center. The labels above show who could enter which parts
Anyone
(Including Gentiles)
Jews Only 

(Men and Women)
Priests Only

105. Jerusalem
In Jesus’s Day
(Virtual Reconstruction)
Possible Crucifixion
Location

106. Jerusalem
In Jesus’s Day
(Virtual Reconstruction)
Possible Crucifixion
Location
CRUCIFIXION & RESURRECTION
Crucifixions were held outside the city
walls as a public warning against
threatening Rome. Jesus was killed
on a Friday before Passover began
and returns to life 3 days later.
When Jesus returns from death 3
days later (and is witnessed by over
500 people) it lights a fire in the
Roman Empire that has never since
gone out.
The church of Jesus Christ is born.
There will be no stopping it.

107. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME

108. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
33-95 A.D. (62 years)
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH

109. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH
33-95 A.D. (62 years)
THE EARLY CHURCH
In the 62 years following Jesus’
ascension, a new era dawns,
(beginning in Jerusalem) that 

would change the world forever.
The scared disciples we read about
in the gospels transform into bold
witnesses for the risen Christ, and
Christian churches begin to form all
around the Mediterranean region.

110. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH
33-95 A.D. (62 years)
THE EARLY CHURCH
In the 62 years following Jesus’
ascension, a new era dawns,
(beginning in Jerusalem) that 

would change the world forever.
The scared disciples we read about
in the gospels transform into bold
witnesses for the risen Christ, and
Christian churches begin to form all
around the Mediterranean region.
The heavy persecution the Early
Church faced from Romans and
Jews only accelerated its growth,
particularly once Saul, a zealous
murderer of Christians is
transformed into its lead missionary
and church-planter:
The Apostle Paul.

111. The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
THE EARLY CHURCH
The Book of Acts documents the spread of
the gospel around the Mediterranean region.
The initiative began in Jerusalem, then went
out to the surrounding regions of Judea and
Samaria.
Jerusalem

112. Jerusalem
The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria
The First Phase of
Early Church Expansion

113. Gaza
Joppa
Caesarea
Samaria
Jerusalem
The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria
The First Phase of
Early Church Expansion

114. The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
THE EARLY CHURCH
The Book of Acts documents the spread of
the gospel around the Mediterranean region.
The initiative began in Jerusalem, then went
out to the surrounding regions of Judea and
Samaria.
There is no doubt that Christianity was born
out of Jewish roots, but since Jesus had
fulfilled the Law and Gentiles (non-Jews)
were believing in Jesus the Messiah, an
inevitable drift began to form between 

Jews and Christians.
Jerusalem

115. The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
THE EARLY CHURCH
The Book of Acts documents the spread of
the gospel around the Mediterranean region.
The initiative began in Jerusalem, then went
out to the surrounding regions of Judea and
Samaria.
There is no doubt that Christianity was born
out of Jewish roots, but since Jesus had
fulfilled the Law and Gentiles (non-Jews)
were believing in Jesus the Messiah, an
inevitable drift began to form between 

Jews and Christians.
So much so, that the hub of Christian
missionary activity moved out of Jerusalem
and Northward up to Antioch.
Antioch became the launching point for the
Apostle Paul’s Missionary Journeys that
become the focal point of the second half of
the Book of Acts.
Antioch
Jerusalem

116. The Early Church
In the Book of Acts
New Testament Palestine
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria
Antioch
Jerusalem

117. Asia Minor
Paul’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd 

Missionary Journeys
Antioch
The Early Church
In the Book of Acts

118. Macedonia & Greece
Paul’s 2nd & 3rd 

Missionary Journeys
The Early Church
In the Book of Acts

120. From Antioch, Paul goes into Asia Minor (Modern Day Turkey) to
plant churches. He preaches Christ in Jewish synagogues and
receives mostly rejection and persecution from his Jewish
brothers, but many Gentiles come to believe in Christ. After being
beaten repeatedly, he survives, returns to Antioch and prepares to
head out for his second Missionary Journey.
PAUL’S 1ST MISSIONARY JOURNEY

121. Paul visits some of the churches he planted
on his first Missionary Journey, but continues
across the Mediterranean Sea through
Macedonia and Greece and eventually back
to Antioch. Paul and Silas continue to plant
churches and face hardships.
This is when Paul begins to write some of the
letters we have in our New Testament (such
as Galatians, 1&2 Thessalonians). Upon
returning to Antioch, he leaves again (almost
immediately) to “strengthen the disciples”.
PAUL’S 2ND MISSIONARY JOURNEY

122. The was the longest of Paul’s Journey’s (due to
staying in Ephesus for 2 years). He again visits
churches he planted on his previous Missionary
Journeys and again, faces much opposition
(mostly from the Jews).
Despite opposition, the churches continue to
grow and thrive. Paul writes more letters
(Romans, 1&2 Corinthians). Paul is prepared to
give his life in service to Christ as a missionary,
expecting to be arrested, which he is, which
also allows him to testify to the Jewish leaders
in Jerusalem about Christ.
PAUL’S 3RD MISSIONARY JOURNEY

123. Though Paul is arrested in Jerusalem for preaching Christ, his status as a Roman citizen grant him certain rights
and protections. He is sent as a prisoner from Jerusalem to Rome on a journey that includes much peril.
In Rome, Paul is on house arrest which means he can receive visitors and send letters. This is when Paul writes
his “Prison Epistles” (Philemon, Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians) and likely his “Pastoral Epistles” as well. Paul
is alive at the end of the book of Acts, and along with Peter dies in 62-63 under the persecution of Nero.
PAUL’S JOURNEY TO COME

124. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH
33-95 A.D. (62 years)

125. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH
15
THE NEW
TESTAMENT
WITNESS
33-95 A.D. (62 years)

126. The common way of organizing the New Testament books is by genre (as seen here)
THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS

127. Gospels,
Acts
The common way of organizing the New Testament books is by genre (as seen here)
THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS

128. Gospels,
Acts
Paul’s
Epistles
Paul’s
Epistles

129. Gospels,
Acts
Paul’s
Epistles
Paul’s
Epistles
General
Epistles

130. 90-95 A.D.-3/2 B.C.
Public Ministry
(30 A.D.)
Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Ascension (33 A.D.)
30-33 A.D.
13
THE MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY
CHURCH
15
THE NEW
TESTAMENT
WITNESS
33-95 A.D. (62 years)
THE NEW TESTAMENT
Turning points 14 and 15 are the
only two turning points on our
timeline that overlap
chronologically.
This is because the New Testament
letters were written during the Early
Church’s life and ministry.
This is the one part of the timeline
where a lot of important events
happen in a (relatively) short
window of time.

131. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Roman 

Empire
63 BC to 395 AD
(332 yrs)
13
THE
MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY 

CHURCH
15
THE NT
WITNESS
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
95-100 Years
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
The (roughly) 100 years that include the life of Jesus and the Early Church
transformed the 1st Century world. When we stack up the significant events
and books that came in the 62 years after Jesus’s life and ministry we have
first-hand documents about the full scope and impact Jesus had.
THE NEW TESTAMENT

132. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Roman 

Empire
63 BC to 395 AD
(332 yrs)
13
THE
MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY 

CHURCH
15
THE NT
WITNESS
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
95-100 Years
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
The (roughly) 100 years that include the life of Jesus and the Early Church
transformed the 1st Century world. When we stack up the significant events
and books that came in the 62 years after Jesus’s life and ministry we have
first-hand documents about the full scope and impact Jesus had.
THE NEW TESTAMENT
The disciples Jesus trained during his earthly ministry (people like Peter,
James, John) become the “Apostles” during the Early Church period.
An Apostle was an official representative or spokesperson for the living
Christ. The New Testament is important (and deserving of its own turning
point separate from the events of church history) because it is our link to the
Apostles themselves.

133. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Roman 

Empire
63 BC to 395 AD
(332 yrs)
13
THE
MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY 

CHURCH
15
THE NT
WITNESS
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
95-100 Years
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
The (roughly) 100 years that include the life of Jesus and the Early Church
transformed the 1st Century world. When we stack up the significant events
and books that came in the 62 years after Jesus’s life and ministry we have
first-hand documents about the full scope and impact Jesus had.
THE NEW TESTAMENT
The disciples Jesus trained during his earthly ministry (people like Peter,
James, John) become the “Apostles” during the Early Church period.
An Apostle was an official representative or spokesperson for the living
Christ. The New Testament is important (and deserving of its own turning
point separate from the events of church history) because it is our link to the
Apostles themselves.
In the same way that the Old Testament was “Scripture” (divinely-inspired
writing from God himself) so too were the apostolic writings that make up
the “books” of our our New Testament. These New Testament writings hold
the full, divinely-inspired authority of the Old Testament Scriptures.

134. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Roman 

Empire
63 BC to 395 AD
(332 yrs)
13
THE
MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY 

CHURCH
15
THE NT
WITNESS
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
95-100 Years
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
The (roughly) 100 years that include the life of Jesus and the Early Church
transformed the 1st Century world. When we stack up the significant events
and books that came in the 62 years after Jesus’s life and ministry we have
first-hand documents about the full scope and impact Jesus had.
THE NEW TESTAMENT
The disciples Jesus trained during his earthly ministry (people like Peter,
James, John) become the “Apostles” during the Early Church period.
An Apostle was an official representative or spokesperson for the living
Christ. The New Testament is important (and deserving of its own turning
point separate from the events of church history) because it is our link to the
Apostles themselves.
In the same way that the Old Testament was “Scripture” (divinely-inspired
writing from God himself) so too were the apostolic writings that make up
the “books” of our our New Testament. These New Testament writings hold
the full, divinely-inspired authority of the Old Testament Scriptures.
The New Testament gives us an accurate historical record of the life and
ministry of Jesus (gospels) and the Apostles (Acts) but it also gives us the
very words of the Apostles as well.

135. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Roman 

Empire
63 BC to 395 AD
(332 yrs)
13
THE
MESSIAH
HAS COME
14
THE EARLY 

CHURCH
15
THE NT
WITNESS
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
95-100 Years
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
The (roughly) 100 years that include the life of Jesus and the Early Church
transformed the 1st Century world. When we stack up the significant events
and books that came in the 62 years after Jesus’s life and ministry we have
first-hand documents about the full scope and impact Jesus had.
THE NEW TESTAMENT
The disciples Jesus trained during his earthly ministry (people like Peter,
James, John) become the “Apostles” during the Early Church period.
An Apostle was an official representative or spokesperson for the living
Christ. The New Testament is important (and deserving of its own turning
point separate from the events of church history) because it is our link to the
Apostles themselves.
In the same way that the Old Testament was “Scripture” (divinely-inspired
writing from God himself) so too were the apostolic writings that make up
the “books” of our our New Testament. These New Testament writings hold
the full, divinely-inspired authority of the Old Testament Scriptures.
The New Testament gives us an accurate historical record of the life and
ministry of Jesus (gospels) and the Apostles (Acts) but it also gives us the
very words of the Apostles as well.
The New Testament offers us the Apostles’ perspective on the full scope
and impact that Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and ascension have on
everything. Truly, Jesus’ coming changed everything, and the New
Testament gives us everything we need to understand its full beauty.
The New Testament even offers prophetic details of events that have not yet
taken place in history, which takes us to our final turning point: The Church.

136. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Mark
James
Galatians
1&2 Thessalonians
Matthew
1&2 Corinthians
Philemon
Ephesians
Romans
2 Thessalonians
Philippians
Colossians
Titus
1&2 Timothy
Hebrews
Acts
1&2 Peter
Revelation
1-3 John
Jude
Luke
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
This order more closely (as best as we can tell)
the chronological order that the New
Testament books were written in.
THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS

137. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

138. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
The believing community of people who place their trust and
allegiance in Jesus Christ are called the Church. The church is not
a building, but a people who have a new primary identity of
belonging to Jesus. From the Early Church to today, people from
a wide variety of backgrounds who choose Christ are invited into
what God is doing through his covenant people. From the first
century to today, God uses the church as his primary way of
working in the lives of people like you and me.
THE CHURCH

139. Greece
Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
332 to 142 BC 

(207 yrs)
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Mark
James
Galatians
1&2 Thessalonians
Matthew
1&2 Corinthians
Philemon
Ephesians
Romans
2 Thessalonians
Philippians
Colossians
Titus
1&2 Timothy
Hebrews
Acts
1&2 Peter
Revelation
1-3 John
Jude
Luke
Alexander
the Great
Unrest After
Alexander’s
Death
Ptolemaic
Period
(Peace & Flourishing)
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

& Revolt)
Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
12
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD

140. Hasmonean
Dynasty
13
THE MESSIAH HAS COME
14
THE EARLY CHURCH
15
THE NEW TESTAMENT
WITNESS
16
THE CHURCH: PAST,
PRESENT & FUTURE
Roman Empire
142 to 63 BC 

(79 yrs)
63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
4 BC to 33 AD
33-95 AD
49-95 AD
49AD to Present Day
Mark
James
Galatians
1&2 Thessalonians
Matthew
1&2 Corinthians
Philemon
Ephesians
Romans
2 Thessalonians
Philippians
Colossians
Titus
1&2 Timothy
Hebrews
Acts
1&2 Peter
Revelation
1-3 John
Jude
Luke
Seleucid
Period
(Persecution 

Jewish
Independence
(Temple Restored

NT Groups Emerge)
THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Between the Book of Acts (the Early Church) and today
lies about 20 centuries of Church History. We see much
of the same realities that we see in the Bible: God being
faithful, man getting off track and re-correcting, and God
working in the lives of imperfect believers.
CHURCH HISTORY
Because the Apostles did their job in the first century,
plus many centuries of faithful disciples of Jesus Christ
through out Church History, the church is still alive and
well today. There are still problems (like there have
always been) but Christ is still on the throne and the head
of His church.
PRESENT
The timeline isn’t done! Though the Bible itself is
complete, there are still many things mentioned in the
Bible that have not yet come to pass. For us who belong
to Christ and His church, we continue to live holy lives,
watch eagerly and be assured that God will keep His
promises as He has all along.
To God be the Glory Forever!
FUTURE

141. LETS REVIEW

142. THE BIBLE’S
HISTORICAL
ERAS
The major periods of world
history within which the
Biblical story takes place
Before the Patriarchs~2166 BC and Before
The Patriarchal Period2166 to 1876 BC (~290 yrs)
Captivity in Egypt1876 to 1446 BC (~ 430 yrs)
Exodus & Conquest 1446 to 1360 BC (~86 yrs)
The Judges 1360 to 1051 BC (309 yrs)
Israel: United Nation 1051 to 931 BC (120 yrs)
Israel: Northern Kingdom931 to 723 BC (208 yrs)
Judah: Southern Kingdom 931 to 586 BC (345 yrs)
Babylonian Kingdom 586 to 539 BC (117 yrs)
Persian Kingdom 539 to 332 BC (207 yrs)
Greek Kingdoms 332 to 142 BC (207 yrs)
Hasmonean Dynasty 142 to 63 BC (79 yrs)
Roman Empire 63 BC to 395 AD (332 yrs)
Maps courtesy of:
Accordance Bible Software’s Atlas Module
Timeline courtesy of:
Accordance Bible Software’s Timeline Module

143. THE
BIBLE’S
TURNING
POINTS
The most significant
moments (or seasons) in
the Biblical story that
permanently shift
everything that follows
God and the Creation Order
Creation & Fall of Mankind
The Flood & the New
Beginning
The Call of Abraham
The Patriarchs
Exodus & Conquest
Tribes, Cycle & Judges
The Nation of Israel
The Nation Splits
& The Prophets Arise
Dispersion & Exile
Returning, Rebuilding,
Restoring
The Inter-Testamental
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
The Messiah Has Come
The Early Church
The New Testament
Witness
The Church: Past,
Present & Future
13
14
15
16

144. Well, that was a lot!! How are you doing? I know this was
extensive, but I hope that it helped you see the Bible from maybe
a new perspective.
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course inside the Academy. That course, and many others, are
inside the Academy Course Library.
I hope to see you there. In the meantime, may God Bless you!
- Bodie

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