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EraBeginnings

Creation

In the beginning

God creates the heavens, the earth and humanity in His own image.

Noah and the Flood

Before 2500 BC

God judges a violent world but saves Noah and his family in the ark.

EraPatriarchs

The Call of Abraham

c. 2000 BC

God calls Abram to leave his country and promises to bless all nations through him.

Joseph in Egypt

c. 1900 BC

Sold by his brothers, Joseph is raised up to preserve life during famine.

EraExodus

Moses and the Exodus

c. 1450 BC

God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt by the blood of the Passover lamb.

EraConquest

Joshua Enters the Promised Land

c. 1400 BC

Israel crosses the Jordan and the walls of Jericho fall.

EraJudges

The Time of the Judges

c. 1375-1050 BC

A cycle of sin, oppression, crying out and deliverance.

EraUnited Kingdom

The Kingdom of David

c. 1010-970 BC

God chooses a shepherd to be king and promises him an everlasting throne.

David and Goliath

c. 1020 BC

A shepherd boy faces a giant in the name of the LORD of hosts.

EraProphets

The Prophets and the Exile

c. 850-430 BC

God sends prophets to call His people back and to promise a coming Saviour.

EraLife of Christ

The Birth of Jesus

c. 4 BC

The Word is made flesh: Jesus is born in Bethlehem.

The Ministry of Jesus

c. AD 27-30

Jesus preaches the kingdom, heals the sick and calls disciples.

The Crucifixion

c. AD 30

Jesus dies on the cross for the sins of the world.

The Resurrection

c. AD 30

On the third day the tomb is empty: He is risen.

The Good Samaritan

c. AD 29

Jesus teaches who our neighbour is.

The Road to Emmaus

c. AD 30

The risen Jesus walks unrecognised with two sad disciples.

EraActs

The Early Church

c. AD 30-65

The Holy Spirit is poured out and the gospel spreads to the nations.

EraExile

Daniel in the Lions' Den

c. 539 BC

Daniel keeps praying, and God shuts the lions' mouths.

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