Here is an outline that breaks the Bible into 17 periods, helpful for chronological Bible study. It also includes downloads for students to fill in, a master pre-filled teacher copy, and a single-page PowerPoint slide with the 17 periods, helpful for memorization.

I like breaking the Bible up into these seventeen chronological sections.

1. Creation
2. Flood
3. Scattering of People
4. Patriarchs
5. Exodus from Egypt
6. Wandering
7. Conquest of Canaan
8. Judges
9. United Kingdom
10. Divided Kingdom
11. Judah Alone
12. Captivity
13. Return
14. Years of Silence
15. Life of Christ
16. Early Church
17. Letters to Christians

Below are links to some files which can be used as foundational material for children (and adults) in looking at the various major events which took place within each time period.

• GOD's Eternal Purpose - Major Events Outline (blank)
• GOD's Eternal Purpose - Major Events Outline (teacher version, filled in)
• Seventeen Periods of GOD's Eternal Purpose (PowerPoint slide)

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