Rulers of the New Testament Bundle | Bible Study Lessons on Roman & Jewish Leaders | Printable Christian Resource for Kids, Teens & Adults

The political and religious landscape of the New Testament was complex—and understanding it can greatly enhance your study of the Bible. This Rulers of the New Testament Bundle provides clear, accessible lessons on the Caesars, Herods, political offices, and religious groups that shaped Jesus’ world.

Whether you’re teaching Bible history to kids, teens, or adults, this printable resource is ideal for Christian schools, homeschool families, Sunday school, and small group Bible studies.

What’s Included in This Rulers of the New Testament Bible Study Bundle:

🏛️ The Caesars of the Roman Empire

• Overview of the Roman Empire’s influence before and during the New Testament era.

• Study sheets on 11 Roman Caesars from 27 B.C. to 97 A.D., each with:

  • Key facts about their reigns.

  • How they impacted New Testament history.

  • Printable pages with blanks for interactive classroom use.

👑 The Herods of the New Testament

• Study of 6 key Herods, including Herod the Great and Herod Antipas.

• Focus on how these rulers controlled different regions of Israel and shaped biblical events.

• Each Herod has a dedicated fact sheet and a blank worksheet for group discussion or personal study.

⚖️ Ruling Positions of Jesus’ Day

• Explains 9 key political positions in Israel under Roman rule.

• Includes job descriptions, historical context, and examples of leaders in each position.

• Printable fact sheets with both filled and blank versions for note-taking during class.

🏛️ Political and Religious Parties of Jesus’ Day

• Introduces 6 major political and religious groups (e.g., Pharisees, Sadducees).

• Discusses how these parties influenced public life and how Jesus interacted with them.

• Includes ready-to-use fact sheets and fill-in-the-blank pages for students.

Each Bible Study Section Includes:

• 📓 Detailed fact sheets on rulers, political offices, and religious groups.

• 📑 Blank worksheets for interactive classroom use.

• 📖 Key historical connections to New Testament events.

• 🕮 Teacher-friendly notes for easy lesson preparation.

• 💬 Discussion prompts to spark group learning.

Created by Susan B. Grant, a graduate of Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University), this digital Bible curriculum draws from decades of teaching experience and personal study. Susan specializes in Bible history and language arts for grades 4–adults, creating resources trusted by Christian schools, homeschool families, and church ministries.

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Perfect For:

• Bible teachers

• Christian school educators

• Homeschool parents

• Youth group leaders

• Sunday school teachers

• Church history lessons

• Small group facilitators

Help your students grasp the political and religious power structures of Jesus’ time with this ready-to-print Rulers of the New Testament Bible Study Bundle—an essential resource for teaching Bible history with clarity and confidence.