2019 Hans Yu ICS FoF

By Hans Yu
  • 3500 BCE

    Invention of Cuneiform

    3500 BC
    Source: https://www.ancient.eu/cuneiform/
  • Period: 2166 BCE to 430 BCE

    Old Testament (Beginning from Abraham)

    Begins in Ur, Mesopotamia, Fertile Crescent, with the calling of Abram. Begins in circa 2166-1996 BC as Abram's birth and ends in circa 457-430 BC
    Sources:https://biblehub.com/timeline/old.htm, http://timeline.biblehistory.com/home, https://amazingbibletimeline.com/timeline_online/
  • 2000 BCE

    Invention of the Hebrew Alphabet

    2000 BC
    Source: http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/alphabet_history.html
  • 1998 BCE

    Probably the Pharaoh who Abraham met

    Mentuhotep III
  • 1871 BCE

    God's covenant with Abram

    2091-1871 BC: God makes covenant with Abram
  • 1865 BCE

    God Renews Covenant with Abram

    2081-1865 BC: God renews covenant with Abram, saying his descendants will suffer for four hundred years but God will later punish that country.
  • 1860 BCE

    Birth of Ishmael

    2080-1860 BC is the birth of Ishmael
  • 1850 BCE

    Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

    2067-1850BC: Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by sulphur
  • 1831 BCE

    Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac

    When Abraham continued doubting God, God almost told and allowed him to kill Isaac. Even when Abraham had so many doubts, God still loved him and wanted him to carry on His mission. By leading Abraham all the way through the point of sacrifice, God has proven he will not leave Abraham behind because Abraham has shown his clear faith in Him. He even prepared a ram which is a connection to Jesus to show that even when we're unfaithful and doubting, He has already prepared plans for us.
  • Period: 1791 BCE to 1644 BCE

    Canaan - Life of Jacob

    link: http://timeline.biblehistory.com/period/the-patriarchs
  • 1700 BCE

    Invention of Chinese

    Circa 1700 BC
    Source: https://www.lindamandarin.com.sg/blog/history-and-development-of-chinese-language/
  • 1683 BCE

    Joseph sold into slavery

  • 1683 BCE

    Joseph Typology Part I

    Joseph was repeatedly accused and experienced misfortune, and he was almost killed at the hands of his brothers. This passage from Genesis 37 is very similar to Jesus' own betrayal from Judas and the Jews. Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery while Jesus had to endure the mockings of his own people and finally the betrayal of them when they requested Jesus' death on the cross.
  • Period: 1683 BCE to 1673 BCE

    Joseph works for Potiphar

  • Period: 1673 BCE to 1670 BCE

    Joseph in prison

  • 1670 BCE

    Joseph becomes 2nd in command of Egypt

  • 1500 BCE

    Egyptian Conquest of Nubia

    In circa 1500 BC, Egypt conquers Nubia, which is famous for their gold mines. Sources: http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/faculty/stsmith/research/nubia_history.html
  • 1445 BCE

    Writing of Genesis

    Circa 1445 BC-1200BC
    Source: https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_678.cfm
  • 31

    Joseph Typology Part II

    The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard shows how God treats everyone equally, even when some have worked less than others. This is a connection to Joseph's life in Egypt. He experienced a lot of misfortune and oppression in Egypt because his brothers had sold him, but God still looked over his brothers and used Joseph to bless them along with Joseph. Joseph's brothers didn't experience the same hardship as Joseph did, but God still blessed and saved them in the times of famine.
  • 34

    Crucifixion of Jesus

    Sources date from 30-34 AD
    Sources: http://timeline.biblehistory.com/home, https://biblehub.com/timeline/, https://amazingbibletimeline.com/timeline_online/
  • 37

    Death of Tiberius Claudius Nero

    37 AD
    Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/tiberius.shtml
  • 48

    Paul's First Missionary Journey

    circa 48 AD
    Sources: http://timeline.biblehistory.com/home, https://biblehub.com/timeline/, https://amazingbibletimeline.com/timeline_online/
  • 49

    Paul's Second Missionary Journey

    circa 49 AD. Sources: https://biblehub.com/timeline/
  • 54

    Paul's Third Missionary Journey

    circa 54 AD
    Sources: http://christianityinview.com/paulstimeline.html

  • HK, 2004/8/27 Hans birthday

    Hans was born on this day in QEH, Kowloon, HK, on the 121st anniversary of the Krakatoa eruption in 1883.
    Sources: Me, myself, and I

  • Personal Reflection

    In Genesis 15:1, it says “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Sometimes, I doubt God in his ways and when I have come across obstacles of my own. Once before I went to the Philippines, I was quite excited but worried about the trip. I feel this passage was like God trying to comfort me. Like Abram, I have problems of my own, and unlike Abram, mine are just very small to even register. Reminding myself of Abram's life can allow me to thank God for my good life now.

  • How can we see God's covenant with Abraham being fulfilled today?

    "The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God." This was the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 17:8. Now, Israel is independent among others which call them "foreigners", proving the verse above. Even though they are considered foreigners with their policies against the Palestinians, Israel is ruling the Canaan area, just like what God said, and they are holding it.