Salvation History

Early World

Turquoise: the color of the earth viewed from space

Creation - 2200 BC

Creation of the world, Adam and Eve, the Fall, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, the Tower of Babel.

Patriarchs

Burgundy: God’s blood covenant with Abraham

2200 BC -1800 BC

Covenant with Abraham, the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Jacob’s twelve sons and the tribes of Israel.

Egypt and Exodus

Red- The Red Sea

1800 BC - 1446 BC

Moses is called through the burning bush, 10 plagues, crossing of the Red Sea.

Desert Wanderings

Tan- symbolizes the color of the desert

1446 BC - 1406 BC

The Israelites wander the desert for 40 years, purification prep, rebel against moses.

Conquest and Judges

Green- the green hills of Canaan

1406 BC - 1050 BC

The Fall of Jericho is the main event. The 12 judges guide the people when they stray.

Royal Kingdom

Purple- color of royalty

1050 BC - 930 BC

The establishment of the monarchy, reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon, the building of the temple in Jerusalem.

Divided Kingdom

Black- Israel’s darkest period

930 BC - 722 BC

After the death of Solomon, the Israelites split into two kingdoms, Israel in the north and Judah in the souths.

Exile

Baby Blue- Judah singing the “blues” in Babylon

722 BC - 538 BC

The Assyrians conquer Israel, the Babylonians conquer Judah, the Babylonian Exile, and the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

Return

Yellow- Judah returning home to brighter days

538 BC - 167 BC

Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem, rebuilding its walls within 52 days.

Maccabean Revolt

Orange- fire in the oil lamps

167 BC - AD 1

Antiochus desecrates the Jewish temple.

The Church

White- the spotless bride of Christ

AD 33 - present times

The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the spread of the gospel by the apostles, the early Christian communities, the growth of the Church throughout history.