jesus timeline

birth of jesus

5 BCE

"7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."luke 2:1-20

Jesus is Circumcised and Presented in the Temple

5 BCE

"21 And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb."luke 2:21-38

Jesus is visited in Bethlehem by the three wise men and the shepards

4 BCE

"After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the child who has been born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose. Now we have come to worship him.”matthew 2

Herod orders the "Massacre of the Innocents"

4 BCE

6When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. "matthew 2:16

Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus flee to Egypt

4 BCE

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”matthew2:14

Death of Herod the Great

4 BCE

“But when Herod was dead, behold an angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child’s life” matthew(2:19-20).

the boy Jesus at the temple( The beginning of his ministry)

8

"it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers."luke 2:41-42 this took place in 8ad

Jesus is baptised in the river Jordan

26

At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. matthew 3:13 this took place in 26 ad

Jesus Taught in Their Synagogues

26

"14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.
15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all."Luke 4:14-15 this took place in 26 Ad

Jesus appoints the twelve apostles

27

"2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him"matthew 10:2-4 this takes place in 27AD.

The Last Passover

28

17 Now on the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?"
18 And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples."'" matthew 26:17-30 this takes place in 28AD

Jesus is led away to be crucified

28

"when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified."matthew 27:31-34 this took place in 28AD

Jesus is crucified

28

5 Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: "They divided My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots."36 Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there."matthew 27:35-56 this took place in 28AD

Jesus is risen

28

" the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
"And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you."matthew 28:1-15 this takes place in 28AD