Bible Timeline

3744 B.C.

Cain and Abel were Adam and Eve’s sons. Both offered things to God, and God favored Abel’s sacrifice. Cain was jealous and killed Abel. This was the first murder in the world, caused by human’s sinful nature. God punished Cain to a life of wandering because of his actions.

2348 B.C.

God floods the world. It rained for forty days, and forty nights and the water rose above the mountains. Noah was on the ark for 360-370 days. God made a promise to Noah that He would never flood the Earth again. The rainbow is a reminder of God’s promise and faithfulness.

3874 B.C.

2448-2347 B.C.

The men of the Earth were corrupt in all their ways. Noah found favor in God’s eyes and God told him to build a boat. Noah was obedient to God and built the ark. Two of all the animals along with seven pairs of all the clean animals and birds boarded the ark. Noah, his three sons, and their wives, all boarded the ark as well.

2166-1991 B.C.

Abraham is married to Sarah and has two sons (one son with Sarah), Ishmeal and Isaac. Abraham has great faith and is willing to sacrifice his son. God makes a covenant with Abraham that He will make him a great nation and bless him and make his name great. Abraham is 175 years old when he dies.

Bible Timeline

By: Maci Everist

4004 B.C.

Creation

On the 1st day God created Earth, Light, Space, and Time. On the 2nd day water and the atmosphere were created. The 3rd day God created dry land and vegetation. The sun, moon, and stars were created on the 4th day. On the 5th day He created birds and sea creatures. On the 6th day God created land animals and man. On the 7th day God rested.

The Fall

Eve was tricked into eating fruit from the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil by the Serpent. She convinced Adam to eat it as well. They hid from God and caused separation from Him for the rest of humanity. They broke God’s one rule and were kicked out of the Garden of Eden for this.

Cain and Abel

Leading up to the Flood

The Flood

First Patriarch

1859 B.C.

Jospeh is one of Jacobs twelve sons. He is the favored child, and his siblings knew it. He gets sold into slavery and eventually through a lot of events becomes Pharaoh’s second in command. He is reunited with his family during a famine, where he is giving out food to those in need.

1446 B.C.

God spoke to Moses through a burning bush and told him to bring the people out of the slavery in Egypt. After some convincing Moses went back to Egypt and tried to convince the Pharaoh to let them go. The ten plagues were what finally let the people go even though there was much opposition still. Moses led the conquest to the promised land.

1916-1806 B.C.

1525- 1405 B.C.

Moses was born during a time when Hebrew baby boys were being killed by Pharaoh. His mother saved him by putting him in a basket that floated down the river, until Pharaoh’s daughter found him. Pharoh’s daughter raised Moses. Moses kills a man and buries him in the sand and then flees.

1446-1405 B.C.

The Israelites were wandering in the desert for forty years because they were disobedient. God provided Manna, water, and quail meat for them during this time because of their grumbling. During this time is when Moses goes up to the Mountain and gets the Ten Commandments from God.

2066-1885 B.C.

Second and Third Patriarch

Isaac is the second patriarch. He is married to Rebekah and has Jacob and Esau. Isaac died at 180 years old. Jacob, the third patriarch, is married to Leah and Rachel. He has a total of twelve sons (who form most of the tribes of Israel) and one daughter. He dies at 147 years old. Jacob’s name changes to Israel.

12 Tribes

Moses

Exodus

Wandering

There are twelve tribes of Israel. Rueben, Simeon, Judah, Issachar, Zebulan, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Benjamin, Manasseh, and Ephraim. All of them except Manasseh and Ephraim are Jacob’s sons. Manasseh and Ephraim are Joseph’s sons. Joseph and Levi, two of Jacob’s sons, are not part of the twelve tribes.

Joseph

1050-930 B.C.

Samuel was a prophet and was put in charge of picking a king, even though he did not necessarily agree that there should be a king. He picked Saul to be the king. Saul becomes prideful. He even tries killing David because of his pride. David is the next king. He is a good king and gets all the materials to build the temple. God makes a covenant with David, which is that David’s descendants will reign on the throne (talking about Jesus). David eventually sins (adultery and murder). Soloman is the third king. He builds the temple. Then he falls into sin as well.

930-430 B.C.

There were many prophets who proclaimed things that would occur. They would foretell and forthtell God’s will for Israel. They prophesized Jesus’ coming. There were many prophets, but the major ones were Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

1110-1050 B.C.

930-586 B.C.

Rehoboam was Soloman’s son. He was the king of Israel until he disagreed with Jeroboam. This caused a division, and the kingdom was split in two. Jeroboam was appointed as the king over Israel. Rehoboam was appointed as king over the tribes, Judah, and Benjamin.

420 B.C.

After Malachi’s book there was 400 years of silence from God, before Jesus was born.

1406 B.C.

Promised Land

Moses was not able to enter the promised land. When Moses died, Joshua takes charge. Spies were sent into Canaan and stayed with Rahab. Then Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground. Joshua led the people into the promised land. The people still made mistakes and sinned, causing more issues. Then the land was divided into the twelve tribes.

Judges

Israel continued to live sinful lives. They lived in continual cycle where they would be right with God,fall into sin, be punished by God, call out to God, God would send them a judge to help then, and then they would be right with God again. This cycle lasted years. God appointed twelve judges. The Israelites still were not satisfied and wanted a king.

Kings

Divided Kingdom

Prophets

400 Years of Silence

30-33 A.D.

Jesus taught people how to live and he lived as the perfect example. He had twelve disciples whom he mentored. He showed what it meant to be a servant and how to love those you disagree with. Jesus also preformed many miracles and healed many people. Jesus knew what was coming and tried to warn his disciples of the upcoming event. His disciples did not fully understand what he was saying.

33 A.D.

They took Jesus and put Him in front of the council where the crowd decided to crucify Jesus instead of Barabbas. Barabbas was a convicted robber and Jesus was innocent. They mocked Jesus and gave Him a crown of thorns and called Him the King of the Jews.

28-30 A.D.

33 A.D.

Jesus was praying in the Gethsemane. He told his disciples to stay awake and keep praying, but they fell asleep. Jesus knew what was coming and was sweating blood. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for twenty shekels of silver. He brought the chief priests and elders to Jesus and gave Jesus a kiss on the cheek. This signaled that it was Jesus, whom they were looking to crucify.

33 A.D.

They beat Jesus and then made Him carry His cross up to where he was going to be crucified. He was hung in between two other men. He was buried in a tomb right after he died because the next day was the Sabbath.

4 B.C.

The Birth of Jesus

Mary and Joseph were betrothed. Mary found out that she was with a child from the Holy Spirit, Joseph was going to divorce her quietly. Then an angel appeared to Joseph and told him not do to that. They ended up having Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem. This fulfilled many prophesies. Many people visited him.

John’s Ministry

Jesus' Ministry

The Betrayal

Crucifiction

Crucifiction Continued

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. He baptized people and led them to repent. He knew that someone greater was coming after him and he was just opening the door to people believing in Jesus.

33 A.D.

The Early Church began, and there were many new believers. They were preaching The Word and living in unity. They put aside their differences and lived as one until they were separated. Once they were separated, they went out and preached the word. The Apostles went about healing and doing miracles.

48-60 A.D.

Saul then started his missionary journey. God changed Saul’s name to Paul. He was preaching The Word and began to perform miracles. The biggest thing about Paul’s preaching is that he started to preach to the Gentiles. He shared the word with everyone and upset a lot of people. While in prison he wrote letters to the churches, which are called the Epistles.

33 A.D.

34 A.D.

Saul was walking on the road to Damascus. While he was walking there was a bright light, and he heard a voice from God. Saul was blinded for three days and then he was healed. From this encounter, Saul became a Christian and stopped persecuting Christians.

Written in 95 A.D.

John received a revelation from God. In his revelation he saw that Jesus would come back again. In Revelation, John writes to seven churches of Asia Minor and the second part is prophecy of what’s coming. When Jesus comes back, He will judge the world and restore righteousness. The people who believe in God will get to spend eternity with Him in heaven.

33 A.D.

Resurrection

After three days, the women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with spices. When they got there the tomb was empty because Jesus had risen. Jesus then showed himself to the women and the disciples. Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled many prophecies.

Pentecost

Jesus was on Earth for forty days after he had risen. While He was on Earth, He told His disciples that the Holy Spirit was coming. Then He was lifted, and a cloud took himout of their sights. Then some men in white robes told the disciples that Jesus would come back the same way he left them for heaven. The Holy Spirit came upon many believers, and they started speaking in tongues on the day of Pentecost.

Early Church

Saul on the Road

Paul's Missionary Journey

Revelation

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