Life of Christ
God becomes flesh in Jesus of Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem, raised in Galilee, Jesus teaches, heals, and proclaims the Kingdom of God. He is crucified under Pontius Pilate, rises from the dead on the third day, and ascends to heaven, commissioning his followers to make disciples of all nations.
Key Themes:
Incarnation
Kingdom
Redemption
Resurrection
Love
Books
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Timeline Events
- c. 6-5 BC Birth of John the Baptist
- c. 5-4 BC Slaughter of the Innocents
- c. 5-4 BC Birth of Jesus
- c. AD 7-8 Jesus at Age 12 in the Temple
- c. AD 26-29 Baptism of Jesus
- c. AD 26-29 Temptation in the Wilderness
- c. AD 27 Calling of the Disciples
- c. AD 27 The Woman at the Well
- c. AD 27 Temptation of Jesus
- c. AD 27-30 Sermon on the Mount
- c. AD 27 Wedding at Cana
- c. AD 29 Feeding the 5000
- c. AD 30 Cleansing of the Temple
- c. AD 29 Transfiguration
- c. AD 29 Peter's Confession at Caesarea Philippi
- c. AD 30 Raising of Lazarus
- c. AD 30 Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
- AD 30 or 33 Last Supper
- AD 30 or 33 Garden of Gethsemane
- AD 30 or 33 Crucifixion
- c. AD 30 Triumphal Entry
- AD 30 or 33 Resurrection
- c. AD 30 Peter's Denial
- c. AD 30 Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
- AD 30 or 33 Ascension
- c. AD 30 Doubting Thomas
- c. AD 30 The Great Commission
Key Characters
Places
- Egypt
- Jordan River
- Jericho
- Jerusalem
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
- Bethany
- Capernaum
- Sea of Galilee
- Cana
- Nain
- Sychar
- Emmaus
- Golgotha
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Mount of Olives
- Mount Tabor
- Samaria
- Caesarea Philippi
- Sidon
- Tyre
- Decapolis
- Tyre and Sidon
- Galilee
- Judea
- Kidron Valley
- Bethsaida
- Chorazin
- Pool of Bethesda
- Pool of Siloam
- Magdala
- Gadara
- Akeldama (Field of Blood)
- Mount Gerizim & Mount Ebal
Miracles
- The Virgin Birth
- Water Turned to Wine
- Feeding the 5,000
- Walking on Water
- Calming the Storm
- Healing the Man Born Blind
- Raising of Lazarus
- The Resurrection of Jesus
- Feeding the 4,000
- Man with Withered Hand Healed
- Ten Lepers Cleansed
- Centurion's Servant Healed
- Gadarene Demoniacs
- Fig Tree Withered
- Coin in the Fish's Mouth
- Great Catch of Fish
- Jairus' Daughter Raised
- Woman with Issue of Blood
- Deaf and Mute Man Healed
- Widow's Son at Nain Raised
- Crippled Woman Healed
- Malchus' Ear Restored
- The Transfiguration
- Darkness at the Crucifixion
- Temple Veil Torn
- Earthquake at the Resurrection
- Peter's Mother-in-Law Healed
- The Syrophoenician Woman's Daughter Healed
- Healing the Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof
- Healing at the Pool of Bethesda
- Cleansing the Leper
- Healing the Nobleman's Son
- Blind Bartimaeus Healed
- Blind Man Healed at Bethsaida
- The Boy with an Unclean Spirit
- The Man with Dropsy Healed
- The Catch of 153 Fish
- The Brass Serpent
Prophecies
- Born of a Virgin
- Born in Bethlehem
- Flight to Egypt
- Ministry in Galilee
- Triumphal Entry on a Donkey
- Betrayed for 30 Pieces of Silver
- Crucifixion Details
- Pierced
- From the Tribe of Judah
- Heir to David's Throne
- Preceded by a Messenger
- Rejected as the Chief Cornerstone
- Destruction of the Temple
- Israel Scattered Among Nations
- Second Coming of Christ
- Judgment of the Nations
- Hands and Feet Pierced
- Lots Cast for Garments
- No Bones Broken
- Gospel Preached to All Nations
- Called Out of Egypt
- Despised and Rejected of Men
- David's Throne Established Forever
Did You Know?
1
This era covers the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. the central event of all human history.
2
All four Gospels were written within the lifetime of eyewitnesses.
3
Jesus' ministry lasted approximately three years, yet it changed the course of the world forever.