Why don’t the GraceLink lessons teach Bible stories in chronological order?
• Imagine for a moment that they did—that the lessons in each series began with Genesis and progressed straight through to Revelation. This would mean that primary and junior children, who have a four-year series, would experience stories of Jesus only once every four years. Even in beginner and kindergarten, which are two-year series, the section on the life of Christ would be proportionally tiny if those two years were supposed to cover the entire Bible in order. The primary reason for departing from chronological order is to make sure that children have frequent opportunities to make friends with Jesus Christ. • A second reason for departing from chronological order in teaching Bible stories is because of the calendar. While many Adventists choose not to make a big deal of celebrating Christmas or Easter, these seasons present a “teachable moment” when much of society is focused on spiritual things. Choosing not to follow chronological order means that Jesus’ birth can be taught in
