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The Event Timeline of Jesus Christ

Event Bible Reference Significance
The Annunciation to Mary Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel announces that Mary will conceive the Son of God.
The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem Luke 2:1-7 Fulfillment of prophecies that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
The Visit of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men from the East worship the young King of the Jews.
The Flight to Egypt and Return to Nazareth Matthew 2:13-23 Joseph and Mary flee to protect Jesus from Herod’s persecution.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple Luke 2:41-52 Jesus, at age 12, amazes teachers with His understanding of Scripture.
The Ministry of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 He prepares the way for Jesus by preaching repentance and baptizing.
The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 The beginning of Jesus’s public ministry and His anointing by the Holy Spirit.
The Temptation in the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus’s 40-day fast and victory over Satan’s temptations.
The First Miracle at Cana John 2:1-11 Jesus’s first public sign, turning water into wine.
The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 Jesus’s core teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven and Christian living.
The Feeding of the 5,000 Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus miraculously feeds a large crowd with just five loaves and two fish.
The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-8 Jesus’s divine glory is revealed to Peter, James, and John.
The Raising of Lazarus John 11:1-44 Jesus demonstrates His power over death by bringing Lazarus back to life.
The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy.
The Last Supper Matthew 26:17-30 Jesus’s final meal with His disciples, instituting the new covenant.
The Crucifixion Matthew 27:32-56 The atoning sacrifice of Jesus for the sins of humanity.
The Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus’s triumphant victory over sin and death, rising from the tomb.
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus instructs His followers to spread the gospel to all nations.