2019 Nicole Hui ICS FoF

Mesopotamia - Invention of Writing

3200 BCE

Writing was first invented in Mesopotamia 3200BC.
Source(s): https://sites.utexas.edu/dsb/tokens/the-evolution-of-writing/

Egypt - Pharaoh Netjerkare

2184 BCE

The pharaoh ruling during 2184-2181 BC.
Source: https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/pharaoh/

Ur of Chaldees - God makes a Covenant with Abram

2100 BCE

This happened when Abraham was in Ur of Chaldees, God promised that he would be the father of many and God would protect them.

Sodom and Gomorrah - Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed

2070 BCE

Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed in 2070 BC.
Source: https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/in-what-years-were-sodom-and-gomorrah-destroyed/

Near East - Invention of the Hebrew Alphabet

2000 BCE

The Hebrew alphabet was invented in the near east around 2000 BC.
(Mr. Poole's Notes)
- Known as Semitic scripts - Aleph Bet
- Pictographic
- Written from Right to Left
- No punctuation/capitalization, different grammar rules
- No verses in the Bible
Source(s): http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/alphabet_history.html

Valley of Shaveh - God Renews Covenant

2000 BCE

God renews the covenant with Abraham because Abraham was getting impatient and losing hope.
Source: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+14&version=NIV

Ancient Middle East - The Events of the Old Testament Took Place

Period: 2000 BCE to 400 BCE

The events of the Old Testament starting with Abraham started in 2000 BC in the Ancient Middle East. The events of the Old Testament ended in 400 BC with Malachi the prophet.
Source(s): https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/context/

Canaan - Birth of Ishmael

1947 BCE

Ishmael, son of Abraham through Hagar, was born in Canaan during 1947 BC.
Source: http://www.biblicalcalendarproof.com/Timeline/IshmaelBirth

Jacob Typology Pt. 1 (Date in BC)

1930 BCE

OT Passage: Genesis 27:22 "Jacob went close to his father Isaac, who touched him and said, “The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.”
NT Passage: Isaiah 53:4 "Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried;..."
Jacob's voice is the voice of Esau's while his hands are the hands of Jacobs. Jesus' voice is the voice of God while his hands are our hands who carry sin.
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Carrying-Sin

Egypt - Joseph sold into slavery

1900 BCE

Because Joseph's brothers were jealous of Joseph being the favourite son, Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt at around 1900 BC.
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/who-was-potiphar-in-the-bible-363356

Canaan - Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac

1876 BCE

Abraham almost sacrifices Isaac in Canaan at around 1876 BC.
Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/how-old-was-Isaac.html How does God continue to advance his mission to reflect His glory in this story?
God shows that he is not a ruthless God and does not make Abraham sacrifice his beloved son. This also reflects in the NT where God gives his son to us to sacrifice.

Canaan/Egypt - Jacob's Lifespan

Period: 1836 BCE to 1689 BCE

Jacob was born in Canaan at 1836 BC and died in Egypt at 1689 BC.
Source: amazingbibletimeline.com

Egypt - Joseph works for Potiphar

Period: 1765 BCE to 1760 BCE

After being sold by his brothers, Joseph became a slave and later a household manager for Potiphar.
Source: https://goodshepardsundayclass.weebly.com/week-13.html

Egypt - Joseph is back in Prison

Period: 1760 BCE to 1752 BCE

Because Potiphar thought that Joseph tried to seduce his wife (when in reality it was the other way around), Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt from 1760 BC to 1752 BC.
Source: https://goodshepardsundayclass.weebly.com/week-13.html

Egypt - Joseph becomes 2nd in command of Egypt

1752 BCE

Because the Pharoah likes Joseph because he saved Egypt from the famine, Joseph became 2nd in command of Egypt during around 1752 BC.
Source: https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/philosophy-and-religion/biblical-proper-names-biographies/joseph

Wilderness of the Middle East - When Genesis was written

1450 BCE

Genesis was believed to be written by Moses when he was delivering the children of Israel from Egypt to Israel. It is believed that he wrote it at 1450 BC.
(Mr. Poole's Notes)
- Ch.1-11 are impossible to 'date', but Abram/Abraham is born around c. 2166 BC
- Genre & Literary Style: 2 Historical Narratives and a few passages of poetry & some genealogy
Source(s): https://www.allaboutcreation.org/when-was-genesis-written-faq.htm

Middle East - Babylon taken by Elamites

1155 BCE

During 1155 BC, in the Middle East, the kingdom of Babylon was taken by the civilization of Elamites.
Source(s): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Middle_Eastern_history

Ancient Roman Empire - Events of the New Testament Took Place

Period: 4 BCE to 100

The New Testament events started in 4 BC, in the Ancient Roman Empire, with the birth of Jesus. The events ended during 100 AD with Revelations.
Source(s): https://www.compellingtruth.org/New-Testament-timeline.html

Golgotha - Approximate Crucifixion of Jesus

30

Jesus was cruelly and viciously crucified in Golgotha at around the year of 30 AD.
Source(s): https://www.biblicalfoundations.org/when-was-jesus-born-and-when-did-he-die/

Antioch - Pauls First Missionary Journey

44

Pauls first missionary started in Antioch at the year of 44 AD.
Source(s): http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/pauls-first-journey-map.html

Antioch - Paul's Second Missionary Journey

49

Apostle Paul's second missionary journey started in Antioch at around 49 AD during the late summer season.
Source(s): http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/apostle-paul-second-missionary-journey-map.html

Antioch - Paul's Third Missionary Journey

52

Paul's third missionary journey started in Antioch around 52 AD in the season of autumn.
Source(s): http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/apostle-paul-third-missionary-journey-map.html

Rome - Colosseum built

54

During 54 AD, the famous, tourist-attracting colosseum was built in Rome.
Source(s): https://www.infoplease.com/history-and-government/world-history/1-999-ad-world-history

Jacob Typology Pt. 2 (Date in AD)

85

NT Passage: Acts 4:11 Jesus is "'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.'
OT Passage: Genesis 47:9 "And Jacob said to Pharaoh, “...My years have been few and difficult..."
Jacob was despised by his brother Esau, while Jesus in the NT was despised by his brothers, the Jews. But both of them became significant figures in the bible and in God's plan.
Acts written around 80-90 AD.
Source: Acts of the Apostles - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostles

North America - The Zuni Tribe and the Oral Tradition

900

The Zuni tribe first started oral tradition around the time period of 900 AD. This tribe is still present in 2019.
Source(s): https://study.com/academy/lesson/zuni-tribe-facts-history-culture.html

Border of Israel - How can we see God's Covenant with Abraham being fulfilled today? (Israeli-Palestinian Conflict)

1948

Genesis 17:4 "...As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.."
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict erupted in 1948 AD in the border of Israel. The Israeli and Palestinians are known worldwide because of their ongoing conflict. They are both great nations that are fighting for a piece of land. The two nations are rooted from Isaac and Ishmael, the descendants of Abraham.
Source: https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18080002/israel-palestine-conflict-basics

Milpitas, California, USA - My Birthday

Sep 22, 2004

When Nicole was born.

US --> Hong Kong - Personal Reflection

2008

In 2008, my parents made the decision to move from US to Hong Kong. However I did not want to move at all. I loved living in California where I had all my friends.
Genesis 26:34-27:30 (Jacob takes Esau's blessing)
Even though Jacob deceives Isaac and Esau, God uses this for his plan for his mission and for Jacob.
If I had not moved to Hong Kong, I would've had not met so many of my friends I have now that I treasure, and I wouldn't be able to find the hobbies that I enjoy so much now.

Nicole Started at ICS

2017

Nicole came to ICS HK in the year 2017.