Bible timeline
This timeline from The Catholic Children’s Bible highlights important stories in the Bible. From the beginning of Genesis all the way to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, this timeline helps understand the Bible using colorful images. Hang it up in a classroom to show the relationship between the Old and New Testaments or as a quick review for finding Bible passages. However you use it, this free, colorful resource makes understanding God’s story more accessible and engaging for your students.
God Creates the World
The Beginning
Genesis 1:1–2:3
Adam and Eve Disobey God
Creation
Genesis 3:1–24
God Calls Abraham to Follow Him
1850 B.C.
Genesis 17:1–9
God Frees the Israelites from Slavery
1300 B.C.
Exodus 14:5–29
God Calls King David to Rule
1000 B.C.
1 Samuel 16:1–13
The Prophets Speak for God
between 3,000 and 2,400 years ago
The Babylonians Conquer Israel
587 B.C.
2 Kings 25:1–17
The Israelites Rebuild Jerusalem
500 B.C.
1 Maccabees 4:36–59
The Life of Jesus
0
Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
30 A.D.
Matthew 27:32–56
Mark 16:1–8
John 20:11–29
The Apostles Help the Church Grow
100 A.D.
Acts 18:1–10
We Follow Jesus Today
Present time
A complete Catholic Bible…made just for kids!
The Catholic Children’s Bible is a full-color Bible featuring large print for easy reading, illustrations to bring Bible stories to life, and special sections that help kids go deeper into the Word.
