When Jesus spoke to his disciples just prior to his resurrection, He told them that the Old Testament is about Himself and His Gospel (Luke 24:27; 44-47). As we read the Old Testament, we are confronted with a massive ancient history, spanning over thousands of years. Hundreds of names, dozens of foreign nations, laws, sacrifices, and feasts all comprise the tome of ancient Scripture. What does this have to do with Christ and His Gospel? Volume 1 of The Bible in the Ancient World will provide your students with a study of Old Testament history and geography, and how these background details are a necessary part of understanding the Gospel. In 18 easily completed lessons, the student is introduced to a full layout of Biblical History as they read through Scripture, background lessons, and complete map projects. Additionally, dozens of photos from Bible lands are presented to the student along the way. In completing this curriculum, your student will gain a firm grasp on how the historical and geographical details of the Old Testament are essential components of that which Jesus says, “concerns himself.”

This video is based on a college project in which I had to show the exploits of David while he was being chased by Saul.  I put it together mostly for fun.

The Bible in the Ancient World, Vol. 1

A History and Geography Curriculum
Creation - The Restoration of Israel
Revised Edition

Features:
-Appropriate for 5th/6th Grade-Adult
-Complete in one semester (18 lessons)
-Weekly quizzes and reading assignments
-Flash cards/memorization exercises
-15 map marking projects
-Dozens of beautiful photos of Bible Lands
-Jokes (I'm not kidding about that)

Map projects and some lessons require printing to complete.

Typical one week lesson:
-Read lesson (2-5 pages)
-Map marking project
-Bible reading assignment (10-25 chapters)

Lessons:
Read Me First
1: Chronology of the Bible
2: Geography of the Bible
3: Creation and the Fall
4: The Flood and Following
5: The Tower and the Nations
6: The Patriarchs
7: The Plagues of Egypt
8: The Route of the Exodus
9: Understanding Law, Sacrifice and Feasts
10: The Tabernacle
11: The Conquest and Division of the Land
12: The Judges and Their Oppressors
13: Saul and David
14: Solomon: Kingdom, Commerce, Concubines
15: Kings and Prophets
16: Attacks on Judah and Israel
17: The Babylonian Exile
18: The Persian Age and the Return of Israel
Student Map Book
Lesson Quizzes
Lessons Quizzes with Answer Key