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Biblical Timeline

Select any of the 66 Bible books for its key movements, then explore the wider biblical eras below.

Period

Early church and Roman Mediterranean

Theological history

The risen Jesus sends witnesses from Jerusalem through Judea and Samaria toward the nations and Rome.

Study lens

Watch how the Spirit, Scripture, prayer, hospitality, and mission shape the church.

Acts · 01

Pentecost forms a witness community

The Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers in Jerusalem, creating a praying, teaching, and sharing community.

Acts · 02

The good news crosses boundaries

The message reaches Samaritans, an Ethiopian official, Gentile households, and the diverse church at Antioch.

Acts · 03

Paul carries witness toward Rome

Paul’s journeys, trials, and voyage to Rome show the gospel advancing through cities and across the empire.

Whole-Bible eras

01 · Genesis 1–11

Creation & Primeval History

Creation, fall, flood, and Babel.

02 · Genesis 12–50

Patriarchs

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, covenant promises, and movement into Egypt.

03 · Exodus–Deuteronomy

Exodus & Wilderness

Deliverance from Egypt, Sinai covenant, wilderness years, and preparation to enter Canaan.

04 · Joshua–Judges

Conquest & Judges

Settlement in Canaan and cycles of covenant unfaithfulness and deliverance.

05 · 1 Samuel–1 Kings 11

United Kingdom

Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon; Jerusalem and the temple become central.

06 · 1 Kings 12–2 Kings

Divided Kingdom

Israel and Judah divide; prophetic ministries call both kingdoms to covenant faithfulness.

07 · 2 Kings 24–25; Daniel; Ezekiel

Exile

Jerusalem falls and Judah is exiled to Babylon.

08 · Ezra; Nehemiah; Haggai; Zechariah

Return & Second Temple

Return from exile, temple rebuilding, and restoration of Jerusalem.

09 · Matthew–John

Jesus: Birth & Ministry

Birth, teaching, signs, discipleship, kingdom proclamation, and conflict.

10 · Matthew 26–28; Mark 14–16; Luke 22–24; John 18–21

Crucifixion & Resurrection

Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and appearances to his followers.

11 · Acts 1–12

Pentecost & Early Church

The Spirit is poured out; the church expands from Jerusalem.

12 · Acts 13–28

Paul's Missions

Missionary journeys through Asia Minor and the Mediterranean world; churches are established and instructed.