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THE COMPLETE BIBLICAL TIMELINE

Twenty eras. Major events. One unfolding story.

Move from creation to new creation through a responsive chronology that connects events to passages, people, places, books, and visual study routes. Dates and debated sequences are qualified within individual resources.

Genesis 1–2

Creation

God orders the heavens and earth, gives life, and appoints humanity as image-bearing stewards.

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Genesis 3

The Fall

Human distrust and disobedience fracture communion, vocation, relationships, and life while a conflict and promise begin.

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Genesis 6–9

The Flood

Violence meets judgment; Noah's household is preserved and a covenant sign is placed in creation.

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Genesis 10–11

Babel and the Nations

Humanity gathers around self-made fame; languages are confused and the nations scatter.

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Genesis 12:1–9

Call of Abraham

Abram leaves country and kindred under a promise of land, name, descendants, and blessing for all families.

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Genesis 15; 17; 22

Covenant with Abraham

Promise is formalized through divine commitment, covenant sign, renamed identities, and the testing of the promised son.

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Genesis 25–35

Jacob Becomes Israel

Conflict, exile, encounters, family growth, wrestling, and return transform Jacob into Israel.

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Genesis 37–50

Joseph Preserves the Family

Betrayal and descent are turned through providence into provision during famine and Israel's migration to Egypt.

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Exodus 12

The Passover

A marked household meal, the death of the firstborn, and urgent departure establish Israel's deliverance memorial.

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Exodus 13–15

Crossing the Sea

Israel passes through the sea, the oppressor is defeated, and the redeemed congregation sings.

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Exodus 19–24

Covenant at Sinai

The delivered people are summoned to priestly identity, hear covenant words, and ratify the relationship.

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Exodus 25–40

The Tabernacle Filled

A patterned dwelling is built and divine glory fills it, creating the central question Leviticus answers: how can a holy God dwell among this people?

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Numbers 13–14

The Wilderness Refusal

The spies' report meets communal fear; Joshua and Caleb trust, but a generation refuses entry and receives judgment.

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Joshua 3–5

Jordan Crossing

The ark leads Israel through Jordan, memorial stones are raised, and covenant signs are renewed before Jericho.

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Joshua 24

Covenant Renewal at Shechem

Joshua recounts grace from beyond the River to the land and calls Israel to choose whom it will serve.

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Judges 4–5

Deborah and Barak

Prophetic leadership, military obedience, Jael's action, and a victory song expose both oppression and deliverance.

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1 Samuel 16

David Anointed

The overlooked shepherd is chosen while the rejected king still occupies the throne, beginning a long school of waiting.

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2 Samuel 7

Davidic Covenant

David proposes a house for God; God promises David a house, kingdom, throne, son, and enduring covenant mercy.

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1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5–7

Temple Dedication

Ark, glory, prayer, sacrifice, blessing, and divine response dedicate the house built by Solomon.

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1 Kings 11–12

Kingdom Divided

Solomon's apostasy and Rehoboam's harshness fracture the monarchy into Israel and Judah.

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1 Kings 18

Contest on Mount Carmel

Elijah confronts divided allegiance; unanswered ritual gives way to fire, confession, and rain.

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2 Kings 17

Fall of Samaria

Assyria captures the northern capital; the narrator interprets exile through long covenant rebellion.

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2 Kings 24–25; Jeremiah 39; 52

Jerusalem Falls

Babylon breaches Jerusalem, destroys temple and palace, deports the population, and leaves a wounded remnant.

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Ezra 1–6

Return and Temple Rebuilt

A Persian decree opens return; altar and foundation are laid, resistance delays work, and prophetic encouragement brings completion.

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Nehemiah 8–10

The Word Read Publicly

Ezra reads and explains the law; the people weep, rejoice, remember, confess, worship, and renew covenant commitments.

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Daniel 8; 11; Malachi 4 → Luke 1

Second Temple Context Bridge

Persian, Greek, and Roman rule; Jewish diaspora; temple-centered life; varied renewal movements; and intensified expectation form the historical bridge into the Gospel world. This corridor is historical context, not an additional book of Scripture.

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Matthew 1–2; Luke 1–2

Birth of Jesus Christ

Promise, conception, songs, census, birth, shepherds, magi, temple witness, danger, and return announce the Messiah.

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Matthew 3–4; Mark 1; Luke 3–4

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

The beloved Son is identified at Jordan and tested in the wilderness before public proclamation begins.

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Matthew 5–7

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus teaches kingdom blessedness, righteousness, love, prayer, trust, discernment, and obedient foundations.

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Matthew 17; Mark 9; Luke 9

Transfiguration

Jesus' glory is revealed with Moses and Elijah as the disciples are commanded to hear the beloved Son.

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Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13

The Last Supper

Passover, bread and cup, betrayal, footwashing, covenant, commandment, and impending scattering interpret the cross before it occurs.

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Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19

Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus is condemned, mocked, crucified, dies, and is buried as the Gospels interpret the event through kingdom, sacrifice, Scripture, and witness.

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Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21

Resurrection of Jesus

The tomb is found empty, the risen Jesus appears to witnesses, opens Scripture, restores disciples, and commissions mission.

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Acts 2

Pentecost

The Spirit fills the gathered disciples, many languages proclaim God's works, Peter interprets the event, and a new community forms.

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Acts 9; 22; 26

Conversion and Call of Paul

The persecutor encounters the risen Jesus, is blinded, receives ministry, is baptized, and becomes a commissioned witness.

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Acts 10–11

Gentiles Receive the Spirit

Cornelius and Peter receive coordinated visions; the gospel is preached, the Spirit falls, and the Jerusalem church discerns God's welcome.

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Acts 15

Jerusalem Council

The church hears testimony, reads Scripture, rejects circumcision as a requirement for Gentile salvation, and sends a pastoral decision.

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Acts 27–28

Paul Reaches Rome

Storm, shipwreck, Malta, and guarded arrival cannot stop Paul from proclaiming the kingdom in the imperial capital.

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Revelation 21–22

New Creation and New Jerusalem

Death, curse, night, and separation end as God dwells with humanity and the river and tree of life fill the holy city.

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