That which is called the Chronological Gospel was initially penned by Trevor McIlwain of New Tribes Mission. There have been published at least three versions–a western version for adults, a western version for children, and a tribal version.

One will also find many other versions and many other names of essentially the same idea of teaching the Bible chronologically, starting with Genesis 1:1.

Keeping the original format, the first 68 lessons begin with the teaching of Genesis and Exodus (which is the first two-thirds of the lessons), after which one fast forwards to the life of Christ.

Lessons 69-80 are a summation of the first 68 lessons, primarily returning to the Old Testament lessons, and clearly placing Christ in the Old Testament.

After these 80 lessons, teaching has also been prepared in Acts, Romans, and Ephesians to be followed by lessons in other New Testament books.