Bible Timeline

God creates the heavens, the earth, and humanity. Adam and Eve rebel, bringing sin into the world, but God promises a future redeemer.

Human wickedness grows, leading God to cleanse the earth with a flood, preserving only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark.

God calls Abraham to form a new nation. The covenant passes to Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob's twelve sons, who eventually migrate to Egypt.

God delivers Israel from Egyptian slavery through Moses. He gives them the Law at Mount Sinai and establishes them as a holy nation.

Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land, conquering the Canaanite nations and dividing the land among the twelve tribes.

A cyclical period of Israel's rebellion, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance through God-appointed judges.

Israel transitions to a monarchy. Saul, David, and Solomon rule over a united Israel, bringing wealth, stability, and the first Temple.

Following Solomon's death, the kingdom splits into Israel (North) and Judah (South). Prophets emerge to warn both nations of impending judgment.

Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom (Israel). Later, Babylon conquers the Southern Kingdom (Judah), destroys Jerusalem, and exiles the people.

Persia conquers Babylon and allows the Jews to return to Jerusalem. They rebuild the Temple and the city walls despite opposition.

The '400 Years of Silence' where no new prophetic revelation is recorded. Greek and later Roman empires dominate the region.

Jesus of Nazareth is born, ministers in Galilee and Judea, is crucified, and resurrects, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah.

The Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost. The apostles preach the gospel, first to Jews and then to Gentiles, spreading Christianity across the Roman Empire.