Bible Compass Exhibits – Explore in-depth Bible teaching through curated exhibits that guide you through Scripture's people, places, events, and time periods.

Time Periods in Scripture

The Bible is not a random collection of disconnected stories. It is one unified narrative that unfolds across time, revealing the steady progression of God’s redemptive plan. From creation to new creation, each time period plays a distinct role in shaping the story. These eras are not just historical markers. They reveal the character of God, the unfolding of His covenant promises, and the anticipation and arrival of the Messiah. By exploring Scripture through its historical and theological movements, you will begin to see how each period builds upon the one before it, forming a clear and purposeful storyline that leads to Jesus Christ and continues through the life of the Church. This approach helps you follow the Bible’s message from beginning to end with greater clarity, depth, and awe.

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  • The United Kingdom of Israel

    The United Kingdom Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit After the period of the Judges, Israel was in

  • The Time Between the Testaments

    The Time Between the Testaments Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit Prophets speak the word of God. When

  • The Southern Kingdom of Judah

    The Southern Kingdom of Judah Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Southern Kingdom of Judah continued the

  • The Prophets

    The Prophets 760 BC Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Old Testament Prophets were God’s chosen vessels

  • The Period of the Patriarchs

    The Period of the Patriarchs Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Patriarchs or “Fathers” is the period

  • The Northern Kingdom of Israel

    The Northern Kingdom of Israel Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Northern Kingdom of Israel began when

  • The Greek Rule of the Jews

    The Greek Rule of the Jews Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit In 334 BC, Alexander the Great

  • The Exile to Babylon

    The Exile to Babylon Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Babylonian captivity, or the exile of Judah,

  • The Assyrian Empire

    The Assyrian Empire 135 Years Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit Assyria was a powerful and brutal

  • Roman rule of the Jews

    Roman rule of the Jews Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit In 63 BC, the Roman general Pompey

  • Persian rule of the Jews

    Persian rule of the Jews Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit One hundred and fifty years before it

  • Period of the Messiah

    Period of the Messiah 36 Years Carousel of images for this Bible Exhibit Listen to this Bible Exhibit The Hebrew word “messiah” means anointed