Elementary // Bible Timeline Week 5
Memory Verse:
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.” John 5:39 (NIV)
Bible Timeline Eras
Silence and Gospels
Key Words
Waiting and Messiah
Questions to Ask Your Child
There were no books of the bible written during the 400 years of the silence era. If God was silent, does that mean He wasn’t doing anything? (No! He was getting things ready for Jesus to come.)
Read Matthew 4:23 – Which of Jesus’ miracles is your favorite?
Read Hebrew 4:15 – How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus understands our weaknesses?
Read John 3:16-17 - How did God show His love for us? (By sending His one and only son to die for us so that those who believe can have eternal life with Him)
Activity
Sometime while you’re in the car this week, talk to your kids about what they look forward to telling their friends about (i.e. a story from the weekend, an event they’re going to, a funny story from soccer practice, etc.) Ask them if they remember what the word “Gospel” means (good news). Discuss if it they think of the Gospel as good news to share; why or why not? Then discuss if there is a friend who needs to hear this good news. Pray together for an opportunity to share before you get out of the car, and don’t forget to follow up when everyone is back home!
Bible Timeline Resources
Bible Timeline Overview - Click here for a Bible Timeline Overview! This document lists all 13 Bible Timeline eras with key words and a description of what happens during each era.
Bible Timeline Picture Icons - Check out the whole Bible Timeline with the era and key words picture icons by clicking here! Print the pictures, cut them out and come up with a family challenge for memorizing the eras and key words!
Bible Timeline Hand Motions - Watch the video below covering the hand motions for the Bible Timeline eras. Follow along and work with your family to memorize all of the hand motions!