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2166 BCE
God's Promise to Abraham
God promised to Abraham that he would make him a great nation. The significance is that God is foreshadowing the future and explaining to Abraham how he will make an impact. -
1728 BCE
Joseph (Sold into slavery)
Joseph's brother sold Joseph into slavery for money because they were jealous of him. It's significance is it shows how brave Joeseph is and how he was true to God though hard times. -
1446 BCE
The Ten Plagues
The Ten Plagues of Israel quickly hit over months at a time, slowly destroying Egypt and it's people little by little, while Moses tried to get God's people out of slavery. The significance is showing how God hears our crys for help. -
1446 BCE
God Parts the Red Sea
After Pharaoh was sad about his son dying, he reluctantly let Moses' people go. They quickly left Egypt, but Pharaoh changed his mind. He quickly went after the people of Israel and God held them back. He then parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could cross. The significance is, God helps His people in times of trouble. -
1446 BCE
The Passover
The Passover we continue to celebrate today is when the Angel of Death passed over each house that had the blood of a lamb on it. The Egyptian homes that did not have the blood of the lamb, the firstborn was killed. The significance is that God watches out for His people. -
1445 BCE
Wandering in the Wilderness
Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years with God's supervision. He helped them the whole way and showed them the path but they still didn't trust God or understand He was helping them. Significance, God is with us always and wants the best for us. -
1445 BCE
The Ten Commandments
Moses went up to Mount Sinai where God gave him the 10 Commandments. Moses told the people of Israel, because they were being selfish about God. Significance, we should live by these commandments and keep God's word. -
1406 BCE
Settling Canaan
After wandering for 40 years, Joshua was put in charge of Israel. It was sudden, but complete how Joshua led the Israelites to settlement in Canaan. Significance, Joshua found the Israelites a safe place to stay and live. -
1100 BCE
Gideon
Gideon led the Israelites for 40 years but Gideon wanted more than God had given him. Gideon won with only 300 men. Significance, that Gideon did what God wanted him to do. -
1085 BCE
Samson
God gave Samson strength but when Delilah was working for people who didn't like Samson. She tricked him into giving up his strength. In the end, before he got persecuted, Samson asked God to give him strength one more time and He did. Significance, God gave Samson strength one last time.