Biblical Timeline
Journey through God's redemptive story from creation to eternity. One divine plan, revealed throughout history.
Creation • ~4000 BC
God Creates Heaven, Earth & Humanity
God speaks creation into existence over 6 days. Adam and Eve are created in His image.
Genesis 1-2
The Fall • ~4000 BC
Sin Enters the World
Adam and Eve disobey God, eating from the forbidden tree. Death and separation from God begins.
Genesis 3
Patriarchs • ~2100-1800 BC
Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
God establishes covenant with Abraham. His descendants become God's chosen people.
Genesis 12-50
Egypt • ~1300 BC
Israel in Egypt
Jacob's family multiplies in Egypt but becomes enslaved. 430 years of bondage.
Exodus 1
Exodus • ~1280 BC
The Great Deliverance
Moses leads Israel out of Egypt through 10 plagues. They cross the Red Sea.
Exodus 3-15
Law • ~1280 BC
Moses Receives the Law
God gives Moses the 10 Commandments and the Law at Mount Sinai.
Exodus 20-40
Wilderness • ~1280-1240 BC
40 Years in the Wilderness
Israel wanders the desert for 40 years due to unbelief. God provides manna and water.
Numbers, Deuteronomy
Conquest • ~1240 BC
Conquest of Canaan
Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land. Cities fall by God's power.
Joshua
Judges • ~1200-1050 BC
The Age of Judges
Israel cycles through sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through various judges.
Judges
Kingdom • ~1050 BC
United Kingdom Under David
David becomes king. God establishes an eternal covenant: the Messiah will come from David's line.
1 Samuel-2 Samuel
Kingdom • ~970 BC
Solomon's Reign & the Temple
Solomon builds the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. Israel's golden age of peace and wisdom.
1 Kings 1-11
Division • ~930 BC
Kingdom Divides
After Solomon, the kingdom splits into Israel (North) and Judah (South).
1 Kings 12
Prophets • ~900-600 BC
The Prophets Speak
Prophets like Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel proclaim judgment and hope.
1 Kings - Malachi
Exile • ~586 BC
Babylonian Exile
Judah is conquered. The Temple is destroyed. People are exiled to Babylon for 70 years.
2 Kings 25, Jeremiah, Lamentations
Return • ~539 BC
Return from Exile
Cyrus of Persia frees the Jews. They return and rebuild the Temple.
Ezra, Nehemiah
Between the Testaments • ~400-5 BC
400 Years of Silence
No prophetic word from God for 400 years. Israel awaits the promised Messiah.
Historical period
Incarnation • ~5 BC
Birth of Yahusha HaMashiach
Jesus (Yahusha), the promised Messiah, is born in Bethlehem.
Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
Ministry • ~27-30 AD
Jesus' Ministry & Miracles
Jesus teaches, performs miracles, and demonstrates the kingdom of God.
Matthew-John
Passion • ~30 AD
Crucifixion & Resurrection
Jesus is crucified and rises from the dead three days later, defeating sin and death.
Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16, Luke 22-24, John 18-21
Church • ~30-64 AD
The Church is Born
The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost. The early church spreads the gospel rapidly.
Acts
New Testament • ~30-100 AD
Apostolic Letters Written
Paul and other apostles write letters to churches, establishing doctrine and practice.
Romans-Revelation
Eternity • Future
Second Coming & Eternity
Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead. Eternity with God begins.
Revelation, 1 Thessalonians 4-5
The Grand Narrative
Creation
God creates and humanity falls into sin
Covenant
God chooses Israel and makes promises
Christ
Jesus fulfills all prophecies and offers salvation
Consummation
All things restored in God's eternal kingdom
"Every detail of Scripture points to Jesus. From Adam's sacrifice in Genesis to John's vision of the Lamb in Revelation, the entire Bible is the story of God's redemption through Christ. Understanding this timeline helps us see God's plan unfolding from eternity to eternity."