Creation
God orders the heavens and earth, gives life, and appoints humanity as image-bearing stewards.
2 people · 1 places · 4 books 02Fall · Genesis 3The Fall
Human distrust and disobedience fracture communion, vocation, relationships, and life while a conflict and promise begin.
2 people · 1 places · 4 books 03Flood · Genesis 6–9The Flood
Violence meets judgment; Noah's household is preserved and a covenant sign is placed in creation.
4 people · 1 places · 5 books 04Flood · Genesis 10–11Babel and the Nations
Humanity gathers around self-made fame; languages are confused and the nations scatter.
1 people · 2 places · 3 books 05Patriarchs · Genesis 12:1–9Call of Abraham
Abram leaves country and kindred under a promise of land, name, descendants, and blessing for all families.
3 people · 4 places · 4 books 06Patriarchs · Genesis 15; 17; 22Covenant with Abraham
Promise is formalized through divine commitment, covenant sign, renamed identities, and the testing of the promised son.
3 people · 2 places · 5 books 07Patriarchs · Genesis 25–35Jacob Becomes Israel
Conflict, exile, encounters, family growth, wrestling, and return transform Jacob into Israel.
4 people · 4 places · 3 books 08Patriarchs · Genesis 37–50Joseph Preserves the Family
Betrayal and descent are turned through providence into provision during famine and Israel's migration to Egypt.
4 people · 3 places · 3 books 09Exodus · Exodus 12The Passover
A marked household meal, the death of the firstborn, and urgent departure establish Israel's deliverance memorial.
4 people · 2 places · 5 books 10Exodus · Exodus 13–15Crossing the Sea
Israel passes through the sea, the oppressor is defeated, and the redeemed congregation sings.
4 people · 3 places · 5 books 11Wilderness · Exodus 19–24Covenant at Sinai
The delivered people are summoned to priestly identity, hear covenant words, and ratify the relationship.
3 people · 1 places · 3 books 12Wilderness · Exodus 25–40The Tabernacle Filled
A patterned dwelling is built and divine glory fills it, creating the central question Leviticus answers: how can a holy God dwell among this people?
4 people · 2 places · 5 books 13Wilderness · Numbers 13–14The Wilderness Refusal
The spies' report meets communal fear; Joshua and Caleb trust, but a generation refuses entry and receives judgment.
5 people · 3 places · 4 books 14Conquest · Joshua 3–5Jordan Crossing
The ark leads Israel through Jordan, memorial stones are raised, and covenant signs are renewed before Jericho.
3 people · 3 places · 2 books 15Conquest · Joshua 24Covenant Renewal at Shechem
Joshua recounts grace from beyond the River to the land and calls Israel to choose whom it will serve.
3 people · 1 places · 2 books 16Judges · Judges 4–5Deborah and Barak
Prophetic leadership, military obedience, Jael's action, and a victory song expose both oppression and deliverance.
4 people · 3 places · 2 books 17United Kingdom · 1 Samuel 16David Anointed
The overlooked shepherd is chosen while the rejected king still occupies the throne, beginning a long school of waiting.
4 people · 1 places · 3 books 18United Kingdom · 2 Samuel 7Davidic Covenant
David proposes a house for God; God promises David a house, kingdom, throne, son, and enduring covenant mercy.
3 people · 1 places · 5 books 19United Kingdom · 1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5–7Temple Dedication
Ark, glory, prayer, sacrifice, blessing, and divine response dedicate the house built by Solomon.
4 people · 2 places · 3 books 20Divided Kingdom · 1 Kings 11–12Kingdom Divided
Solomon's apostasy and Rehoboam's harshness fracture the monarchy into Israel and Judah.
4 people · 4 places · 4 books 21Divided Kingdom · 1 Kings 18Contest on Mount Carmel
Elijah confronts divided allegiance; unanswered ritual gives way to fire, confession, and rain.
4 people · 3 places · 2 books 22Exile · 2 Kings 17Fall of Samaria
Assyria captures the northern capital; the narrator interprets exile through long covenant rebellion.
3 people · 2 places · 4 books 23Exile · 2 Kings 24–25; Jeremiah 39; 52Jerusalem Falls
Babylon breaches Jerusalem, destroys temple and palace, deports the population, and leaves a wounded remnant.
4 people · 2 places · 4 books 24Return · Ezra 1–6Return and Temple Rebuilt
A Persian decree opens return; altar and foundation are laid, resistance delays work, and prophetic encouragement brings completion.
5 people · 3 places · 4 books 25Return · Nehemiah 8–10The Word Read Publicly
Ezra reads and explains the law; the people weep, rejoice, remember, confess, worship, and renew covenant commitments.
4 people · 2 places · 2 books 26Intertestamental Context · Daniel 8; 11; Malachi 4 → Luke 1Second Temple Context Bridge
Persian, Greek, and Roman rule; Jewish diaspora; temple-centered life; varied renewal movements; and intensified expectation form the historical bridge into the Gospel world. This corridor is historical context, not an additional book of Scripture.
4 people · 4 places · 3 books 27Birth of Christ · Matthew 1–2; Luke 1–2Birth of Jesus Christ
Promise, conception, songs, census, birth, shepherds, magi, temple witness, danger, and return announce the Messiah.
8 people · 4 places · 4 books 28Ministry of Jesus · Matthew 3–4; Mark 1; Luke 3–4Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
The beloved Son is identified at Jordan and tested in the wilderness before public proclamation begins.
4 people · 3 places · 4 books 29Ministry of Jesus · Matthew 5–7Sermon on the Mount
Jesus teaches kingdom blessedness, righteousness, love, prayer, trust, discernment, and obedient foundations.
3 people · 2 places · 3 books 30Ministry of Jesus · Matthew 17; Mark 9; Luke 9Transfiguration
Jesus' glory is revealed with Moses and Elijah as the disciples are commanded to hear the beloved Son.
6 people · 1 places · 4 books 31Crucifixion · Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13The Last Supper
Passover, bread and cup, betrayal, footwashing, covenant, commandment, and impending scattering interpret the cross before it occurs.
4 people · 2 places · 5 books 32Crucifixion · Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus is condemned, mocked, crucified, dies, and is buried as the Gospels interpret the event through kingdom, sacrifice, Scripture, and witness.
5 people · 3 places · 6 books 33Resurrection · Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21Resurrection of Jesus
The tomb is found empty, the risen Jesus appears to witnesses, opens Scripture, restores disciples, and commissions mission.
5 people · 4 places · 6 books 34Early Church · Acts 2Pentecost
The Spirit fills the gathered disciples, many languages proclaim God's works, Peter interprets the event, and a new community forms.
5 people · 1 places · 3 books 35Apostolic Mission · Acts 9; 22; 26Conversion and Call of Paul
The persecutor encounters the risen Jesus, is blinded, receives ministry, is baptized, and becomes a commissioned witness.
4 people · 3 places · 3 books 36Apostolic Mission · Acts 10–11Gentiles Receive the Spirit
Cornelius and Peter receive coordinated visions; the gospel is preached, the Spirit falls, and the Jerusalem church discerns God's welcome.
4 people · 3 places · 3 books 37Apostolic Mission · Acts 15Jerusalem Council
The church hears testimony, reads Scripture, rejects circumcision as a requirement for Gentile salvation, and sends a pastoral decision.
6 people · 2 places · 2 books 38Apostolic Mission · Acts 27–28Paul Reaches Rome
Storm, shipwreck, Malta, and guarded arrival cannot stop Paul from proclaiming the kingdom in the imperial capital.
5 people · 4 places · 3 books 39Revelation · Revelation 21–22New Creation and New Jerusalem
Death, curse, night, and separation end as God dwells with humanity and the river and tree of life fill the holy city.
4 people · 2 places · 4 books