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The Conquest & the Judges 1406 1051 BC Divided Kingdom 931 586 BC Intertestamental Period 430 BC 6 to 4 BC Early Church AD 30 100 Moses & the Exodus 1526 1406 BC United Kingdom 1051 931 BC Exile & Restoration of Jerusalem 586 430 BC Life of Jesus 6 to 4 BC AD 30
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt 2200 1526 BC The Conquest & the Judges 1406 1051 BC Divided Kingdom 931 586 BC Intertestamental Period 430 BC 6 to 4 BC Early Church AD 30 100 Moses & the Exodus 1526 1406 BC United Kingdom 1051 931 BC Exile & Restoration of Jerusalem 586 430 BC Life of Jesus 6 to 4 BC AD 30
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Abraham (c. 2166-1991) BIBLE HISTORY Abrahamic Covenant Ishmael (c. 2080-1943) Isaac (c. 2066-1886) Joseph (c. 1914-1805) Job (Dates unknown) Jacob (Israel) (c. 2005-1859) Jacob flees to Haran (c. 1929) Earliest forms of writing (cuneiform) (c. 3200) Sumer WORLD HISTORY First Ziggurats built by Ur-Nammu (c. 2112-2095) City of Ur falls (c. 2004) Old Kingdom pyramids built (c. 2700-2200) MIDDLE EAST HISTORY Egypt Middle Kingdom, 11-12th Dynasty (c. 2050-1800) 2200 BC 2100 BC 2000 BC 1900 BC
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Joseph (c. 1914-1805) BIBLE Joseph becomes an official in Egypt (c. 1884) Jacob and his family go to Egypt (c. 1876) Isaac (c. 2066-1886) Jacob (c. 2005-1859) WORLD Hammurapi (Hammurabi) reigns in Babylon (1792-1750) Law code of Hammurapi MIDDLE EAST Middle Kingdom, 11-12th Dynasty Egypt (c. 2050-1800) Second Intermediate Period, 13-17th Dynasties (c. 1800-1570) Hyksos rule Egypt (c. 1670-1570) 1900 BC 1800 BC 1700 BC 1600 BC
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt The story of Abram (2166 1991 BC) begins in the land known as Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia bordered the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, an area that is today Iraq and northern Syria. The Sumerian civilization permeated southern Mesopotamia, including the city of Ur. Abram (later called Abraham) was from Ur. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt During the time of the Summerians, the governor of Ur, Ur-Nammu, built Ziggurats (2112 2095 BC). Ziggurats were stepped Ancient ziggurat in Iraq pyramid structures often dedicated to a local deity. Some scholars suggest that the Tower of Babel was a Ziggurat. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt During the time of the Summerians, the governor of Ur, Ur-Nammu, built Ziggurats (2112 2095 BC). Ziggurats were stepped Ancient ziggurat in Iraq pyramid structures often dedicated to a local deity. Some scholars suggest that the Tower of Babel was a Ziggurat. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt God told Abram to leave his homeland and move to the land of Canaan. The LORD promised Abram, I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you (Gen. 12:2a). Not only would Abram s descendents be blessed, but all people on earth will be blessed through you (12:3b). When Abram arrived in Canaan, God told him, To your offspring, I will give this land (12:7). Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abram s Journey from Ur to Canaan
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Canaan was comprised of various clans and tribes, generally referred to as Canaanites. Abraham and his family were mostly nomadic in Canaan, moving around as their agricultural life demanded. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Galilee
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Canaan was comprised of various clans and tribes, generally referred to as Canaanites. Abraham and his family were mostly nomadic in Canaan, moving around as their agricultural life demanded. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Galilee
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt At one time, Abram traveled to Egypt to escape a famine in Canaan (Gen. 12:10). The pharaoh of Egypt sent Abram and his family back to Canaan after God afflicted the pharaoh for attempting to take Abram s wife. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt By the time Abram visited Egypt, the Egyptians were already an advanced and powerful civilization. During the Old Kingdom (2700 2200 BC) the Egyptians built massive pyramids. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Pyramid and sphinx in Cairo, Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt By the time Abram visited Egypt, the Egyptians were already an advanced and powerful civilization. During the Old Kingdom (2700 2200 BC) the Egyptians built massive pyramids. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Pyramid and sphinx in Cairo, Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt The pyramids served as tombs for their pharaohs and as places of worship. Pharaohs were worshiped as demigods through whom the gods ruled Egypt. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Pyramid and sphinx in Cairo, Egypt
Abraham 2000 BC Genesis 12, Called Gen 15, Promised a Son Gen 17, Covenant Gen 22, Offers Isaac as sacrifice Gen 25, Dies
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt The story of Joseph explains how the descendents of Abraham came to settle in Egypt. Abraham s great-grandson, Joseph, the youngest of Jacob s 12 sons, was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt. However, Joseph rose to a position of prominence in Egypt. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Eventually, because of Joseph, Jacob and his family found refuge in Egypt from a severe famine in Canaan. Joseph tells his brothers, You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives (Gen. 50:20). Beni Hasan Egyptian tomb painting depicting a group entering Egypt from Canaan Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt
Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Joseph and his brothers enjoyed a peaceful time in Egypt because of what God had done through Joseph. Their descendants, known as Israelites, were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous so that the land was filled with them (Ex. 1:7). The Israelites spent at least 400 years in Egypt. However, their prosperity in Egypt would not last forever. Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt Back to Menu
Creation to Abraham Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt 2200 1526 BC The Conquest & the Judges 1406 1051 BC Divided Kingdom 931 586 BC Intertestamental Period 430 BC 6 to 4 BC Early Church AD 30 100 United Kingdom 1051 931 BC Exile & Restoration of Jerusalem 586 430 BC Life of Jesus 6 to 4 BC AD 30 Back to Menu
Creation to Abraham Abraham to the Sojourn in Egypt 2200 1526 BC The Conquest & the Judges 1406 1051 BC Divided Kingdom 931 586 BC Intertestamental Period 430 BC 6 to 4 BC Early Church AD 30 100 United Kingdom 1051 931 BC Moses & the Exodus 1526 1406 BC Exile & Restoration of Jerusalem 586 430 BC Life of Jesus 6 to 4 BC AD 30 Back to Menu
Moses & the Exodus Slavery in Egypt (Dates Uncertain) BIBLE WORLD Hittites sack Babylon (1595) Aaron (c. 1529-1407) Moses (c. 1526-1406) First Passover (c. 1446) Exodus & wilderness Ten Commandments and the Law wanderings (c. 1446) Tabernacle Shang Dynasty in China (c. 1450-1027) MIDDLE EAST 18th Dynasty begins in Egypt (1570) Ahmose (1570-1545) Amenhotep (1545-1529) Second Intermediate Period (c. 1800-1570) Hyksos rule Egypt (c. 1670-1570) Thutmose (1529-1517) Thutmose II (1517-1504) Thutmose III (1504-1453) Queen Hatshepshut (1504-1483) Egypt Amenhotep II (1453-1426) Thutmose IV (1426-1416) Amenhotep III (1416-1377) 1600 BC 1500 BC 1400 BC
Israelite)Enslavement)in)Egypt
Moses & the Exodus A new pharaoh, who did not know about Joseph, feared that the Israelites were becoming too numerous. His solution to keep them under control was to reduce them to a slave population (Ex. 1:8). Moses & the Exodus Pharaoh Thutmose I (1529 1517 BC)
Moses & the Exodus A new pharaoh, who did not know about Joseph, feared that the Israelites were becoming too numerous. His solution to keep them under control was to reduce them to a slave population (Ex. 1:8). Moses & the Exodus Pharaoh Thutmose I (1529 1517 BC)
Moses & the Exodus But God had not forgotten his promise to Abraham; God raised up another leader who would bring the Israelites out of Egypt. This leader was Moses. Moses & the Exodus Moses before the burning bush
Moses & the Exodus But God had not forgotten his promise to Abraham; God raised up another leader who would bring the Israelites out of Egypt. This leader was Moses. Moses & the Exodus Moses before the burning bush
Moses & the Exodus The pharaoh, as a demigod, held complete control and authority over the people in Egypt. When Moses demanded Pharaoh let the Israelites go that they may worship [the LORD] in the desert (Ex. 7:16), Moses was directly challenging the Pharaoh s power with the power of the LORD. Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus The pharaoh, as a demigod, held complete control and authority over the people in Egypt. When Moses demanded Pharaoh let the Israelites go that they may worship [the LORD] in the desert (Ex. 7:16), Moses was directly challenging the Pharaoh s power with the power of the LORD. Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus Through a series of 12 terrible plagues on Egypt, Pharaoh relented and let the Israelites leave, an event known as the Exodus (c. 1446 BC or c. 1290 BC). This rescue from bondage foreshadowed a greater salvation to come centuries later. Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus The 12th plague upon Egypt required the death of perfect lambs to save God s people from their own death by this plague. This sacrificial event of lambs became known as Passover. But the ultimate sacrifice, the Lamb of God, for the salvation of all people was yet to come. Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus The 12th plague upon Egypt required the death of perfect lambs to save God s people from their own death by this plague. This sacrificial event of lambs became known as Passover. But the ultimate sacrifice, the Lamb of God, for the salvation of all people was yet to come. Moses & the Exodus
Israel in the Desert Book of Exodus Book of Joshua YHWH provides water, manna, and meat Mt. Sinai The Law is given Golden calf incident Tabernacle built Israel complains the WHOLE time Exodus generation never makes it in the promised land
Moses & the Exodus Though freed from slavery in Egypt, God s people often grumbled against God as they traveled through harsh conditions in the Sinai wilderness ( Ex. 16:3; 17:3). Sinai Mountains Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus Though freed from slavery in Egypt, God s people often grumbled against God as they traveled through harsh conditions in the Sinai wilderness ( Ex. 16:3; 17:3). Sinai Mountains Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus However, God continued to provide for their needs in the wilderness and instructed them in: The Ten Commandments and the Law: God s requirements for his people s social conduct and worship practices. The tabernacle: a tent where God met with his people and they made sacrifices to atone for their sins. Moses & the Exodus
Moses & the Exodus Before his death, Moses was permitted to view, but not enter, the land God promised to his people (Deut. 34:1 4). Conquest of this Promised Land would come later under Moses successor, Joshua. Moses Viewing the Promised Land Moses & the Exodus
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