Elementary // Bible Timeline Week 3
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
Judges and Kingdom
Key Words
Cycles, Kings, Division, and Disobedience
Questions to Ask Your Child
Read Judges 2:18-19 - The Lord continually forgave the Israelites for their disobedience. What does this show you about His heart for His people? (He is faithful, loving, patient, and forgiving.) Explain to your kids how you have seen the Lord’s faithfulness in your own life.
Read 2 Samuel 5:12, 7:16 – What had God done for David? (Chose David to be king over Israel, blessed his kingdom, gave his family a throne that would last forever)
What did God promise David? (His house and kingdom would be established forever) Who is God going to send to fulfill this promise? (Jesus!)
Activity
Check out the whole Bible Timeline by clicking here! Have your child(ren) teach you the hand motions for each era and come up with a family challenge for memorizing the eras with motions! As you review the Old Testament eras, talk about what happened in each era and how they connect as part of God’s story, and ultimately point to Jesus.