- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Here’s⏰Biblical lesson timeline a structured 4-month Biblical lesson timeline that juxtaposes
New Testament (NT) and Old Testament (OT) stories. Each month will focus on a theme, with weekly lessons alternating between NT
and OT narratives to provide a balanced understanding of the Bible’s continuity and themes.
God's creation of the world.
- Color the days of creation.
- Match animals to their creation day.
- Draw what God might have created on an extra day.
The story of Jesus's birth.
- Nativity scene coloring page.
- Connect the dots to form the Star of Bethlehem.
- Write a simple thank you note to Jesus for coming to earth
The Fall and consequences of sin.
- Garden of Eden maze.
- Draw the fruit Adam and Eve ate.
- Role-play activity: What would you do if you were Adam or Eve?
Jesus's obedience and the Holy Spirit.
- Baptism of Jesus puzzle.
- Color the dove representing the Holy Spirit.
- Write down ways we can show obedience like Jesus
God's covenant with Noah.
- Build a small paper ark with animal cutouts.
- Rainbow promise craft.
- Find the hidden animals in the ark picture.
Jesus's teachings on love and righteousness.
- Beatitudes matching game.
- Draw what you think the "light of the world" looks like.
- Create a simple prayer based on the Lord's Prayer.
God's promise to Abraham.
- Star counting activity (how many stars can you count?).
- Map of Abraham's journey.
- Promise tree craft (write promises on leaves)
Understanding how we receive God's word
- Seed planting craft.
- Different types of soil matching activity.
- Draw or write about how you can be like good soil.
Leadership and God's deliverance.
- Parting of the Red Sea craft.
- Plagues of Egypt puzzle.
- Write or draw about leading someone to safety
Jesus's example of humility and service.
- Foot washing illustration to color.
- Role-play serving others in simple ways.
- Create a 'Service Star' to give to someone who served you.
Courage and faith in God.
- David vs. Goliath size comparison activity.
- Stone slingshot game (paper or digital).
- Draw or write about a time you were brave.
Loving your neighbor
- Good Samaritan story sequence.
- Kindness jar (fill with acts of kindness).
- Draw or write about helping someone you don't know.
Faithfulness under pressure.
- Lion mask craft.
- Maze activity to help Daniel out of the den.
- Write or draw about a time you trusted God.
Victory over death.
- Empty tomb craft.
- Resurrection egg hunt (finding symbols of Easter).
- Color a picture of Jesus risen.
Obedience and God's mercy.
- Jonah and the Whale pop-up craft.
- Story sequencing with Jonah's journey.
- Write or draw about second chances.
Spreading the Good News.
- World map coloring with mission areas.
- Make a 'Go and Tell' badge.
- Role-play sharing a simple Bible story with a friend or family member.
This timeline provides a balanced approach to teaching biblical stories, ensuring that children
understand the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, while also engaging them
through themed activities that reinforce the lessons. Each week’s focus can be expanded into Activity sheets with puzzles, crafts, coloring pages, and simple writing or drawing tasks to make learning interactive and fun.
