A chronological overview of major biblical events from Creation to the early Church.
Creation & Patriarchs
Beginning – c. 1800 BCCreation of the World
God creates the heavens, earth, and all living things in six days.
Genesis 1-2The Great Flood
God judges the earth with a flood; Noah and his family are saved on the ark.
Genesis 6-9Tower of Babel
Humanity attempts to build a tower to heaven; God confuses their languages.
Genesis 11Call of Abraham
God calls Abram out of Ur and promises to make him a great nation.
Genesis 12Joseph in Egypt
Joseph is sold into slavery but rises to become ruler of Egypt.
Genesis 37-50Exodus & Conquest
c. 1500 – 1200 BCLaw Given at Sinai
God gives the Ten Commandments and the Mosaic Law at Mount Sinai.
Exodus 19-20Conquest of Canaan
Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land; fall of Jericho.
Joshua 1-12Period of the Judges
Cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance under leaders like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson.
Judges 2-16United Kingdom
c. 1050 – 930 BCDavid Becomes King
David unites Israel, conquers Jerusalem, and establishes it as the capital.
2 Samuel 5Solomon Builds the Temple
Solomon constructs the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem.
1 Kings 6-8Divided Kingdom & Exile
c. 930 – 539 BCKingdom Divides
Rehoboam's folly splits Israel into northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) kingdoms.
1 Kings 12Elijah vs. Prophets of Baal
Elijah confronts 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
1 Kings 18Fall of Northern Israel
Assyria conquers the northern kingdom; ten tribes scattered.
2 Kings 17Fall of Jerusalem
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and the Temple; Judah taken into exile.
2 Kings 25Babylonian Exile
Daniel and the Jewish exiles live in Babylon; Daniel in the lion's den.
Daniel 1-6Return & Restoration
c. 539 – 400 BCNehemiah Rebuilds the Walls
Nehemiah rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days.
Nehemiah 2-6Malachi — Last OT Prophet
God's final Old Testament message; 400 years of prophetic silence follow.
Malachi 1-4Life of Christ
c. 5 BC – AD 33Birth of Jesus
Jesus is born in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5:2.
Luke 2:1-20Baptism of Jesus
John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan; the Spirit descends like a dove.
Matthew 3:13-17Temptation in the Wilderness
Jesus resists Satan's three temptations after 40 days of fasting.
Matthew 4:1-11Ministry & Miracles
Jesus teaches, heals, and performs miracles throughout Galilee and Judea.
Matthew-JohnResurrection
Jesus rises from the dead on the third day — the cornerstone of the faith.
Matthew 28Early Church & Apostolic Age
c. AD 33 – 100Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit descends; the Church is born. Peter preaches and 3,000 are saved.
Acts 2Paul's Missionary Journeys
Paul takes the Gospel across the Mediterranean world in three journeys.
Acts 13-21Jerusalem Council
The apostles rule that Gentile converts need not follow the Mosaic Law.
Acts 15Martyrdom of Peter & Paul
Tradition holds both apostles were martyred in Rome under Nero.
2 Timothy 4:6-8Destruction of the Temple
Rome destroys Jerusalem and the Second Temple — fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.
Matthew 24:1-2Book of Revelation Written
The apostle John receives the Revelation on the island of Patmos.
Revelation 1:1