Epoch 1 · c. Prior to 4000 BC
Primeval History
Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
God speaks a good and ordered world into existence, preparing a home where His glory and life can flourish.
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114 Epochs Across the Whole Biblical Story
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Epoch 10 · c. 2200 BC
Primeval History
Babel and the Scattered Nations
Humanity gathers in pride to make a name for itself, and God confuses languages and disperses the nations over the earth.
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Epoch 12 · c. 2091 BC
Patriarchs
Abram Called from Haran
God calls Abram to leave home for the land of promise and pledges land, offspring, and blessing for all nations through him.
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Epoch 24 · c. 1898 BC
Patriarchs
Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal
Joseph's brothers reject the dreamer and sell him into slavery, unknowingly advancing God's saving plan.
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Epoch 33 · c. 1446 BC
Egypt and Exodus
Passover Night
Israel shelters under the blood of the lamb, and the firstborn judgment breaks Pharaoh's grip on the covenant people.
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Epoch 48 · c. 1406 BC
Wilderness and Conquest
Joshua Leads Israel across the Jordan
The ark goes before the people, the river stops, and Israel enters the promised land on dry ground.
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Epoch 60 · c. 1025 BC
Judges to United Kingdom
David Anointed and Confronts Goliath
God chooses the unlikely son of Jesse, and David defeats Goliath as the Lord's champion.
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Epoch 64 · c. 1000 BC
Judges to United Kingdom
God Promises an Everlasting Davidic House
The Lord pledges to raise up David's offspring and establish an enduring throne and kingdom.
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Epoch 68 · c. 930 BC
Divided Kingdom
Kingdom Divided under Rehoboam and Jeroboam
The united monarchy fractures, leaving Israel in the north and Judah in the south.
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Epoch 84 · c. 627–586 BC
Divided Kingdom
Jeremiah Warns of Covenant Collapse
Jeremiah pleads with Judah to repent and also announces a coming new covenant written on the heart.
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Epoch 86 · 586 BC
Exile and Prophetic Hope
Jerusalem Falls and the Temple Burns
Babylon destroys the city and temple, bringing Judah's long resistance to a catastrophic end.
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Epoch 95 · 516 BC
Restoration
Temple Completed under Darius
The rebuilt temple is finished and dedicated, restoring public worship in Jerusalem.
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Epoch 103 · c. AD 28
Jesus the Messiah
Kingdom Announced in Galilee
Jesus proclaims that the kingdom of God has drawn near and begins calling disciples to follow Him.
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Epoch 109 · c. AD 30
Jesus the Messiah
Cross and Atoning Death
Jesus is crucified under Roman authority, bearing sin and accomplishing the saving work anticipated throughout Scripture.
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Epoch 111 · c. AD 30
Church and Mission
Pentecost and the Spirit's Gift
The Holy Spirit is poured out, the apostles testify boldly, and the church is born in Jerusalem.
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Epoch 114 · Future
New Creation
Christ Returns and All Things Are Made New
The risen Lord will return, raise the dead, judge evil, and bring His people into the new heavens and new earth.
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