{"id":1413,"date":"2021-10-04T10:31:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T10:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=1413"},"modified":"2021-10-13T06:19:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T06:19:43","slug":"including-the-bible-in-your-homeschool-history-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/faith-based\/including-the-bible-in-your-homeschool-history-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Including the Bible in Your Homeschool History Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bible tells the story of God\u2019s interactions with his people and his plan to send a Savior. Its accounts tell of real people who lived and died. Jesus stepped into the world as a real man. In other words, the Bible is history, and it deserves a place in your homeschool as such. Here are four homeschool tips for approaching the Bible as history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Match Bible Events to Your Time Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Bible events were set during specific time periods. As you study ancient peoples and places in history class, see what the Bible has to say about them. For example, learning about Mesopotamian ziggurats provides a perfect opportunity to check out the Tower of Babel story. The narrative about Jesus\u2019s trial and crucifixion ties in with studies on power distribution in the early days of Imperial Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Practice Timeline Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>History curricula often encourage students to make <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/timelines\/\">timelines<\/a> because they help kids understand how people and events relate to one another. Using the Bible as history book provides opportunities for kids to practice their timeline skills. Try plotting the reigns of the kings of Judah or the missionary journeys of Paul. If you\u2019re doing Bible as history online, you can even let your kids use digital timeline templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Explore Maps and Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography and history go hand in hand. Bible history for homeschool can include many geography lessons. Consult a Bible atlas to see the Israelites&#8217; path out of Egypt or the land belonging to the 12 Tribes. Also, use online<a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/maps-and-atlas\/\"> interactive maps<\/a> to check out what Bible lands are like today. For example, your kids can locate Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Sea of Galilee on a modern map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/the-basic-bible-atlas-a-fascinating-guide-to-the-land-of-the-bible-9781493430185\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Basic-Bible-Atlas.jpeg\" alt=\"The Basic Bible Atlas\" class=\"wp-image-1415\" width=\"173\" height=\"227\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>(Available on LightSail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Remind Your Children of God\u2019s Eternal Presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, above all, using the Bible as history in your homeschool is an opportunity to remind your students that every story belongs to God \u2014 including their own. God has been faithful throughout all times, and He will continue to be faithful today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partner with LightSail as you use the Bible for your homeschool history class. With digital Bibles and reference books, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/maps-and-atlas\/\">interactive maps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/timelines\/\">timeline templates<\/a>, and thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/encyclopedia\/\">World Book articles<\/a>, we\u2019re here for you and your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_741575320-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1414\" width=\"660\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_741575320-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_741575320-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_741575320-1536x885.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_741575320-2048x1180.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bible tells the story of God\u2019s interactions with his people and his plan to send a Savior. 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