Creation & Early History

4000-2000 BC

Creation of the World

God creates the heavens and the earth in six days and rests on the seventh day.

Adam and Eve in the Garden

God places Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and gives them dominion over creation.

The Fall of Man

Adam and Eve disobey God by eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Cain and Abel

Cain kills his brother Abel, marking the first murder in human history.

Noah and the Flood

God destroys the earth with a flood, saving only Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark.

Tower of Babel

People attempt to build a tower to reach heaven, but God confuses their languages.

Patriarchs

2000-1500 BC

Call of Abraham

God calls Abram (Abraham) to leave his homeland and go to the land God will show him.

Abraham and Isaac

God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, but provides a ram instead.

Isaac and Rebekah

Isaac marries Rebekah, and they have twin sons, Esau and Jacob.

Jacob and Esau

Jacob deceives his father Isaac to receive the blessing meant for Esau.

Joseph in Egypt

Joseph is sold into slavery in Egypt, rises to power, and saves his family from famine.

Exodus & Wilderness

1500-1400 BC

Moses and the Burning Bush

God appears to Moses in a burning bush and calls him to lead Israel out of Egypt.

The Ten Plagues

God sends ten plagues upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to let Israel go.

Exodus from Egypt

Israel crosses the Red Sea on dry ground, escaping from the pursuing Egyptian army.

Receiving the Law at Sinai

God gives Moses the Ten Commandments and the Law on Mount Sinai.

Death of Moses

Moses dies on Mount Nebo after viewing the Promised Land, and Joshua becomes leader.

Judges & Kings

1400-586 BC

Conquest of Canaan

Joshua leads Israel in conquering the Promised Land, including the fall of Jericho.

Period of the Judges

Israel is ruled by judges including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson.

Samuel and the Anointing of Saul

Samuel anoints Saul as the first king of Israel.

David Becomes King

David is anointed king of Israel after Saul's death.

Solomon's Temple

Solomon builds the first temple in Jerusalem.

Division of the Kingdom

Israel splits into northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) kingdoms.

Fall of Northern Kingdom

Assyria conquers the northern kingdom of Israel.

Fall of Jerusalem

Babylon destroys Jerusalem and the temple, exiling Judah to Babylon.

Exile & Return

586-400 BC

Cyrus Decree

Cyrus the Great allows Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.

Second Temple Completed

The second temple is completed in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem

Nehemiah leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

Intertestamental Period

400 BC - 1 AD

Alexander the Great

Alexander conquers the known world, spreading Greek culture and language.

Maccabean Revolt

Jewish revolt against Greek rule, leading to temporary independence.

Roman Rule Begins

Rome conquers Judea, beginning Roman rule over the Jewish people.

Gospels & Early Church

1-100 AD

Birth of Jesus

Jesus Christ is born in Bethlehem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

John the Baptist's Ministry

John the Baptist begins preaching repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River.

Jesus' Baptism

Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist, beginning his public ministry.

Jesus' Temptation

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days.

Calling of the Disciples

Jesus calls his first disciples to follow him.

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus delivers his most famous teaching on a mountainside.

Last Supper

Jesus shares the Passover meal with his disciples, instituting the Lord's Supper.

Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus is crucified on the cross, dying for the sins of the world.

Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus rises from the dead on the third day, conquering death.

Ascension of Jesus

Jesus ascends into heaven, promising to return and sending the Holy Spirit.

Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit descends on the disciples, beginning the church age.

Conversion of Paul

Saul (Paul) encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and becomes a believer.

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul begins his missionary journeys, spreading the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.

Destruction of Jerusalem

Rome destroys Jerusalem and the temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.

Book of Revelation Written

John writes the book of Revelation while exiled on the island of Patmos.