Biblical history spans the entire course of time from the creation of the world to the era of the early Christian church in the late first century A.D. At its most basic level, it is the story of God, fashioning a people for Himself, and redemptively interacting with them throughout history. From the creation of the world and the first human beings, to the fall of humanity; to the calling of Abraham and the rise of Israel; to the return of Judah from exile in Babylon; to the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; and finally to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in all believers – God continually works to redeem a people for Himself, a people He can lovingly bless with good things as they seek Him and find their hope in Him, the source of all good things.