Bible Timeline · Period 8 of 10
Jesus and the Gospels
The birth, ministry, teaching, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each tell the life of Jesus. Where they describe the same event, the accounts are grouped together as parallel passages.
The order of events follows a commonly proposed harmony of the Gospels. The Gospels do not always arrange events in time order, so the exact sequence of many episodes is not agreed.
Scripture Matthew 1–28Mark 1–16Luke 1–24John 1–21
Events follow the order Scripture presents. Switch to “Historical setting” to see approximate dates and how they are known.
Events
The births of John and Jesus announcedLuke 1:5–56About 6-4 BCE
Gabriel tells Zechariah that Elizabeth will bear a son, John, and tells Mary that she will conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit; Mary visits Elizabeth and praises God.
- Main passage Luke 1:5–56
People ElizabethJesusMary, mother of JesusZechariah
Places named Nazareth Luke 1:26
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
Stories and studies The Birth of Jesus
The birth of John the BaptistLuke 1:57–80About 6-4 BCE
John is born and named; Zechariah's voice returns and he prophesies about the salvation God is bringing.
- Main passage Luke 1:57–80
People ElizabethJohn the BaptistZechariah
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
The birth of JesusLuke 2:1–20About 6-4 BCE1 parallel account
Jesus is born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger; angels announce the news to shepherds. Matthew tells how Joseph was told to take Mary as his wife.
- Main passage Luke 2:1–20
- Also told in Matthew 1:18–25
People JesusJoseph of NazarethMary, mother of Jesus
Places named Bethlehem Luke 2:4
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
Stories and studies The Birth of JesusThe Birth of Jesus
The genealogies of JesusMatthew 1:1–17About 6-4 BCE1 parallel account
Matthew traces Jesus' line from Abraham through David; Luke traces it back to Adam. The two lists differ after David.
- Main passage Matthew 1:1–17
- Also told in Luke 3:23–38
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
BibleKenya's genealogy pages compare the two lists name by name.
Presented in the templeLuke 2:21–40About 6-4 BCE
Mary and Joseph bring the baby to the temple, where Simeon and Anna recognise him.
- Main passage Luke 2:21–40
People JesusJoseph of NazarethMary, mother of Jesus
Places named Jerusalem Luke 2:22
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
The visit of the MagiMatthew 2:1–23About 6-4 BCE
Magi from the east follow a star to worship the child; warned in a dream, Joseph takes the family to Egypt, and Herod kills Bethlehem's boys.
- Main passage Matthew 2:1–23
People Herod the GreatJesusJoseph of NazarethMary, mother of Jesus
Places named Bethlehem Matthew 2:1 · Egypt Matthew 2:14 · Nazareth Matthew 2:23
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About 6-4 BCE Approximate historical setting
Matthew 2:1 places the birth in the days of Herod the Great, who is usually dated as dying in 4 BCE. Luke 2:1-2 links it to a census under Quirinius, which raises questions scholars still discuss.
Matthew does not say how many Magi came; the number three comes from the three gifts.
Stories and studies The Visit of the Magi
The boy Jesus in the templeLuke 2:41–52About AD 7-8
At twelve Jesus stays behind in the temple, listening and asking questions; he returns home and grows in wisdom.
- Main passage Luke 2:41–52
People JesusJoseph of NazarethMary, mother of Jesus
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- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 7-8 Approximate historical setting
Twelve years after the birth (Luke 2:42), so dated by the birth.
Stories and studies Jesus as a Boy at the Temple
John the Baptist prepares the wayMatthew 3:1–12About AD 28/293 parallel accounts
John preaches in the wilderness, calling people to repent and be baptised, and points to one who is coming after him.
- Main passage Matthew 3:1–12
- Also told in Mark 1:1–8Luke 3:1–20John 1:19–28
People John the Baptist
Places named The wilderness of Judea Matthew 3:1 · The Jordan Matthew 3:6
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- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28/29 Approximate historical setting
Luke 3:1: the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar.
Stories and studies Repentance
The baptism of JesusMatthew 3:13–17About AD 28-30 or 30-333 parallel accounts
Jesus is baptised by John; the Spirit descends like a dove and a voice from heaven says, "This is my beloved Son."
- Main passage Matthew 3:13–17
- Also told in Mark 1:9–11Luke 3:21–22John 1:29–34
People JesusJohn the Baptist
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies John Baptizes Jesus
The temptation in the wildernessMatthew 4:1–11About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Jesus fasts forty days and answers the devil's temptations with Scripture.
- Main passage Matthew 4:1–11
- Also told in Mark 1:12–13Luke 4:1–13
- Related Hebrews 4:15
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies Temptation
The first disciplesJohn 1:35–51About AD 28-30 or 30-33
Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip and Nathanael begin to follow Jesus after John points him out as the Lamb of God.
- Main passage John 1:35–51
- Related Matthew 4:18–22Mark 1:16–20Luke 5:1–11
People AndrewJesusSimon PeterPhilip the apostle
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
The calls by the lake in Matthew, Mark and Luke may be a later, separate occasion from John 1.
Stories and studies Jesus Calls His Disciples
Water into wine at CanaJohn 2:1–11About AD 28-30 or 30-33
At a wedding in Cana Jesus turns water into wine, the first of his signs.
- Main passage John 2:1–11
People JesusMary, mother of Jesus
Places named Cana in Galilee John 2:1
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Jesus and NicodemusJohn 3:1–21About AD 28-30 or 30-33
Nicodemus comes at night; Jesus tells him he must be born again, and speaks of God's love for the world.
- Main passage John 3:1–21
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
The Samaritan womanJohn 4:1–42About AD 28-30 or 30-33
At Jacob's well Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman about living water; many in her town believe.
- Main passage John 4:1–42
People Jesus
Places named Sychar in Samaria John 4:5
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Rejected at NazarethLuke 4:16–30About AD 28-30 or 30-33
In the synagogue at Nazareth Jesus reads from Isaiah and says it is fulfilled; the people turn against him.
- Main passage Luke 4:16–30
- Related Matthew 13:53–58Mark 6:1–6
People Jesus
Places named Nazareth Luke 4:16
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Matthew and Mark tell of a rejection at Nazareth later in the ministry; whether this is the same visit is debated.
The Sermon on the MountMatthew 5:1–7:29About AD 28-30 or 30-33
On a mountain Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer and the way of life in the kingdom of heaven.
- Main passage Matthew 5:1–7:29
- Related Luke 6:17–49
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Luke 6 has a shorter "Sermon on the Plain" with much of the same teaching; whether it is the same occasion is debated.
Stories and studies The Sermon on the MountUnderstanding the Lord’s Prayer
Jesus calms the stormMark 4:35–41About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
A storm threatens the disciples' boat while Jesus sleeps; he rebukes the wind and the sea becomes calm.
- Main passage Mark 4:35–41
- Also told in Matthew 8:23–27Luke 8:22–25
People Jesus
Places named The Sea of Galilee Mark 4:35
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies Jesus Calms the Storm
Jairus' daughter and the woman who touched his cloakMark 5:21–43About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
On the way to heal Jairus' daughter, a woman is healed by touching Jesus' cloak; then Jesus raises the girl.
- Main passage Mark 5:21–43
- Also told in Matthew 9:18–26Luke 8:40–56
People James, son of ZebedeeJesusJohn the apostleSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
The Twelve sent outMatthew 10:1–42About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
Jesus gives the Twelve authority and sends them to preach and heal.
- Main passage Matthew 10:1–42
- Also told in Mark 6:7–13Luke 9:1–6
People AndrewJesusJudas IscariotSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Parables of the kingdomMatthew 13:1–52About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
Jesus teaches in parables: the sower, the weeds, the mustard seed, the yeast, the hidden treasure and the pearl.
- Main passage Matthew 13:1–52
- Also told in Mark 4:1–34Luke 8:4–18
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies The Parables of JesusThe Kingdom of God
Five thousand fedJohn 6:1–15About AD 28-30 or 30-333 parallel accounts
With five loaves and two fish Jesus feeds a crowd of five thousand men, and twelve baskets are left over.
- Main passage John 6:1–15
- Also told in Matthew 14:13–21Mark 6:30–44Luke 9:10–17
People AndrewJesusPhilip the apostle
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies The Feeding of the Five ThousandJesus Feeds the Crowd
Walking on the waterMatthew 14:22–33About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
Jesus walks on the sea to the disciples' boat; Peter steps out, begins to sink and is caught by Jesus.
- Main passage Matthew 14:22–33
- Also told in Mark 6:45–52John 6:16–21
People JesusSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Peter's confessionMatthew 16:13–20About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
Near Caesarea Philippi Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter answers, "You are the Christ."
- Main passage Matthew 16:13–20
- Also told in Mark 8:27–30Luke 9:18–21
People JesusSimon Peter
Places named Caesarea Philippi Matthew 16:13
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
The transfigurationMatthew 17:1–13About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
On a mountain Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James and John; Moses and Elijah appear and a voice says, "Listen to him."
- Main passage Matthew 17:1–13
- Also told in Mark 9:2–13Luke 9:28–36
- Related 2 Peter 1:16–18
People ElijahJames, son of ZebedeeJesusJohn the apostleMosesSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
The parable of the good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37About AD 28-30 or 30-33
Asked "Who is my neighbour?", Jesus tells of a Samaritan who cares for a wounded man that others passed by.
- Main passage Luke 10:25–37
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies The Good SamaritanLoveThe Good Samaritan
The lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost sonLuke 15:1–32About AD 28-30 or 30-33
To grumblers who object that he eats with sinners, Jesus tells three parables of something lost and found, ending with a father welcoming his son home.
- Main passage Luke 15:1–32
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies The Prodigal SonRepentanceThe Lost Sheep
Lazarus raisedJohn 11:1–44About AD 28-30 or 30-33
Jesus tells Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life", weeps at the tomb and calls Lazarus out alive.
- Main passage John 11:1–44
- Related John 11:45–57
People JesusLazarusMarthaMary of Bethany
Places named Bethany John 11:1
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies The Raising of LazarusResurrection
Jesus welcomes the childrenMark 10:13–16About AD 28-30 or 30-332 parallel accounts
The disciples turn children away, but Jesus says, "Allow the little children to come to me."
- Main passage Mark 10:13–16
- Also told in Matthew 19:13–15Luke 18:15–17
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies Jesus Welcomes Children
ZacchaeusLuke 19:1–10About AD 28-30 or 30-33
In Jericho the tax collector Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus; Jesus stays at his house and Zacchaeus repays those he cheated.
- Main passage Luke 19:1–10
People Jesus
Places named Jericho Luke 19:1
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- About AD 28-30 or 30-33 Disputed date
Luke 3:1 dates John the Baptist's ministry to the fifteenth year of Tiberius (about AD 28/29). The ministry's length is reckoned from the Passovers John mentions; the end is usually placed in AD 30 or 33.
Proposals: AD 28-30; AD 30-33
Stories and studies Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
Entry into JerusalemMark 11:1–11AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey while crowds spread cloaks and branches and shout "Hosanna!"
- Main passage Mark 11:1–11
- Also told in Matthew 21:1–11Luke 19:28–44John 12:12–19
- Related Zechariah 9:9
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The temple clearedMark 11:15–19AD 30 or AD 33Placement debated2 parallel accounts
Jesus drives out those buying and selling in the temple: "My house will be called a house of prayer."
- Main passage Mark 11:15–19
- Also told in Matthew 21:12–17Luke 19:45–48
- Related John 2:13–22
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Disputed placement Where this belongs in the sequence is debated; the placement here is an editorial choice.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
John tells of a temple clearing at the start of the ministry. Whether there were two clearings or John places one event thematically is debated.
Teaching on the Mount of OlivesMatthew 24:1–25:46AD 30 or AD 332 parallel accounts
Jesus foretells the temple's destruction and his coming, and urges his disciples to stay awake and faithful.
- Main passage Matthew 24:1–25:46
- Also told in Mark 13:1–37Luke 21:5–36
People Jesus
Places named The Mount of Olives Matthew 24:3
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Anointed at BethanyMark 14:3–9AD 30 or AD 332 parallel accounts
A woman pours costly perfume on Jesus; he defends her, saying she has prepared his body for burial. John names her as Mary of Bethany.
- Main passage Mark 14:3–9
- Also told in Matthew 26:6–13John 12:1–8
People JesusJudas IscariotMary of Bethany
Places named Bethany Mark 14:3
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The Last SupperLuke 22:7–38AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
At the Passover meal Jesus gives the bread and cup as his body and blood of the new covenant and foretells his betrayal.
- Main passage Luke 22:7–38
- Also told in Matthew 26:17–30Mark 14:12–26John 13:1–30
- Related 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
People JesusJohn the apostleJudas IscariotSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Teaching and prayer in the upper roomJohn 14:1–17:26AD 30 or AD 33
Jesus washes the disciples' feet, promises the Holy Spirit, calls himself the true vine and prays for his followers.
- Main passage John 14:1–17:26
- Related John 13:1–17
People JesusPhilip the apostleThomas
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Gethsemane and the arrestMark 14:32–52AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
Jesus prays in anguish, "Not my will, but yours"; Judas arrives with an armed crowd and Jesus is arrested.
- Main passage Mark 14:32–52
- Also told in Matthew 26:36–56Luke 22:39–53John 18:1–12
People JesusJudas IscariotSimon Peter
Places named Gethsemane Mark 14:32
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The trialsMark 14:53–15:15AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
Jesus is questioned by the high priest and the council, denied by Peter, and sent to Pilate, who gives in to the crowd and hands him over.
- Main passage Mark 14:53–15:15
- Also told in Matthew 26:57–27:26Luke 22:54–23:25John 18:13–19:16
People Herod AntipasJesusSimon PeterPontius Pilate
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The crucifixionMark 15:16–41AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
Jesus is crucified at Golgotha between two criminals; he dies, the temple curtain is torn, and a centurion says he was the Son of God.
- Main passage Mark 15:16–41
- Also told in Matthew 27:27–56Luke 23:26–49John 19:16–37
- Related Isaiah 53:1–12Psalm 22:1–31
People JesusJohn the apostleMary MagdaleneMary, mother of Jesus
Places named Golgotha Mark 15:22
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Stories and studies The Crucifixion of Jesus
The burialMark 15:42–47AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
Joseph of Arimathea, with Nicodemus, lays Jesus' body in a new tomb, and a stone is rolled across the entrance.
- Main passage Mark 15:42–47
- Also told in Matthew 27:57–66Luke 23:50–56John 19:38–42
People JesusJoseph of ArimatheaMary MagdaleneNicodemus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The resurrectionMatthew 28:1–10AD 30 or AD 333 parallel accounts
On the first day of the week women find the tomb empty and are told, "He is risen"; Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.
- Main passage Matthew 28:1–10
- Also told in Mark 16:1–8Luke 24:1–12John 20:1–18
- Related 1 Corinthians 15:3–8
People JesusJohn the apostleMary MagdaleneSimon Peter
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Stories and studies The Resurrection of JesusResurrectionJesus Dies and Rises Again
On the road to EmmausLuke 24:13–35AD 30 or AD 33
The risen Jesus walks with two disciples, explains the Scriptures, and is recognised when he breaks bread.
- Main passage Luke 24:13–35
People Jesus
Places named Emmaus Luke 24:13
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Jesus appears to ThomasJohn 20:24–29AD 30 or AD 33
Thomas doubts until Jesus shows him his wounds; Thomas says, "My Lord and my God!"
- Main passage John 20:24–29
- Related John 20:19–23
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Stories and studies Doubt
Breakfast by the lake; Peter restoredJohn 21:1–25AD 30 or AD 33
By the Sea of Tiberias Jesus provides a great catch, eats with the disciples and three times asks Peter, "Do you love me?"
- Main passage John 21:1–25
People JesusJohn the apostleSimon Peter
Places named The Sea of Tiberias John 21:1
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
Stories and studies Forgiveness
The great commissionMatthew 28:16–20AD 30 or AD 33
On a mountain in Galilee Jesus sends his disciples to make disciples of all nations, promising to be with them always.
- Main passage Matthew 28:16–20
- Related Mark 16:15–16Luke 24:44–49
People Jesus
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
The ascensionActs 1:1–11AD 30 or AD 331 parallel account
After forty days Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and is taken up into heaven; angels say he will return.
- Main passage Acts 1:1–11
- Also told in Luke 24:50–53
People Jesus
Places named The Mount of Olives Acts 1:12
- Place in the order
- Explicit biblical sequence Scripture itself gives the order of these events.
- Historical setting
- AD 30 or AD 33 Disputed date
Under Pontius Pilate (governor AD 26-36), on a Passover Friday. AD 30 and AD 33 are most often proposed.
Proposals: 7 April AD 30; 3 April AD 33
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