Jesus

Jesus' Story

Follow his life from Bethlehem to his return to heaven. Read each event in Scripture, and see how it all fits together.

Tap any event to read it in Scripture, compare the accounts, and move through the story.

The four Gospels do not always tell events in the same order, and they rarely give dates. This timeline follows a common way of reading the accounts together. Where the order or the details differ, the event says so.

Part 1 of 9

Birth

The angel's message to Mary, Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, and his first days.

  1. 1. Luke 1:26–38An Angel Visits MaryNazareth
  2. 2. Matthew 1:18–25An Angel Speaks to Joseph
  3. 3. Luke 2:1–7The Birth of JesusBethlehem
  4. 4. Luke 2:8–20The Shepherds VisitBethlehem
  5. 5. Luke 2:21–38Jesus Presented at the TempleThe temple in Jerusalem
  6. 6. Matthew 2:1–12Wise Men Worship the ChildBethlehem
  7. 7. Matthew 2:13–18Escape to EgyptEgypt

Part 2 of 9

Early Life

Growing up in Nazareth. The Gospels tell only one story from these years.

  1. 8. Matthew 2:19–23 · 2 accountsGrowing Up in NazarethNazareth
  2. 9. Luke 2:41–52The Boy Jesus at the TempleThe temple in Jerusalem

Part 3 of 9

Ministry Begins

John prepares the way. Jesus is baptized, is tempted, and calls his first followers.

  1. 10. Matthew 3:1–12 · 3 accountsJohn the Baptist Prepares the WayThe Jordan River
  2. 11. Matthew 3:13–17 · 3 accountsThe Baptism of JesusThe Jordan River
  3. 12. Matthew 4:1–11 · 3 accountsTempted in the WildernessThe wilderness
  4. 13. John 1:35–51The First DisciplesBeyond the Jordan
  5. 14. John 2:1–11Water into Wine at CanaCana · Miracles
  6. 15. John 2:13–22Clearing the Temple at PassoverThe temple in Jerusalem
  7. 16. John 3:1–21Nicodemus Comes at NightJerusalem · Major Teachings
  8. 17. John 4:1–42The Woman at the WellSychar, in Samaria · Major Teachings

Part 4 of 9

Galilee Ministry

Teaching, healing and miracles in Galilee, around Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.

  1. 18. Luke 4:16–30Rejected at NazarethNazareth · Major Teachings
  2. 19. Matthew 4:18–22 · 2 accountsCalling the FishermenThe Sea of Galilee
  3. 20. Mark 1:21–34 · 2 accountsA Sabbath in CapernaumCapernaum
  4. 21. Mark 2:1–12 · 3 accountsHealing a Paralyzed ManCapernaum · Miracles
  5. 22. Matthew 9:9–13 · 3 accountsCalling Matthew
  6. 23. Mark 3:13–19 · 2 accountsChoosing the Twelve
  7. 24. Matthew 5:1–7:29The Sermon on the MountMajor Teachings
  8. 25. Matthew 8:5–13 · 2 accountsThe Centurion's FaithCapernaum · Miracles
  9. 26. Luke 7:11–17The Widow's Son at NainNain · Miracles
  10. 27. Matthew 13:1–52 · 3 accountsParables by the SeaThe Sea of Galilee · Major Teachings
  11. 28. Mark 4:35–41 · 3 accountsCalming the StormThe Sea of Galilee · Miracles
  12. 29. Mark 5:1–20 · 3 accountsFreeing a Man from DemonsMiracles
  13. 30. Mark 5:21–43 · 3 accountsJairus' Daughter and a Woman HealedMiracles
  14. 31. Mark 6:7–13 · 3 accountsSending Out the TwelveMajor Teachings
  15. 32. Mark 6:30–44 · 4 accountsFeeding the Five ThousandMiracles
  16. 33. Matthew 14:22–33 · 3 accountsWalking on the WaterThe Sea of Galilee · Miracles
  17. 34. John 6:22–71The Bread of LifeCapernaum · Major Teachings
  18. 35. Matthew 16:13–20 · 3 accountsPeter's ConfessionCaesarea Philippi
  19. 36. Matthew 16:21–28 · 3 accountsJesus Foretells His DeathMajor Teachings
  20. 37. Matthew 17:1–9 · 3 accountsThe TransfigurationA high mountain

Part 5 of 9

Journey to Jerusalem

Jesus sets out for Jerusalem, teaching and healing along the way.

  1. 38. Luke 9:51–62Setting Out for Jerusalem
  2. 39. Luke 10:1–24Sending Out More Disciples
  3. 40. Luke 10:38–42Mary and Martha
  4. 41. John 7:10–52At the Feast of TabernaclesThe temple in Jerusalem · Major Teachings
  5. 42. John 9:1–41Healing a Man Born BlindThe pool of Siloam · Miracles
  6. 43. John 11:1–44Raising LazarusBethany · Miracles
  7. 44. John 11:45–57The Plot to Kill Jesus
  8. 45. Luke 17:11–19Ten Men Healed of LeprosyMiracles
  9. 46. Mark 10:13–16 · 3 accountsJesus Blesses the ChildrenPrayers of Jesus
  10. 47. Mark 10:17–31 · 3 accountsThe Rich Young Ruler
  11. 48. Mark 10:46–52 · 3 accountsBlind BartimaeusJericho · Miracles
  12. 49. Luke 19:1–10ZacchaeusJericho
  13. 50. John 12:1–8 · 3 accountsMary Anoints Jesus at BethanyBethany

Part 6 of 9

Final Week

Jesus enters Jerusalem, teaches in the temple, shares the Last Supper, and is arrested and tried.

  1. 51. Matthew 21:1–11 · 4 accountsThe Triumphal EntryJerusalem
  2. 52. Mark 11:15–19 · 3 accountsClearing the TempleThe temple in Jerusalem
  3. 53. Matthew 22:15–46 · 3 accountsQuestions in the TempleThe temple in Jerusalem · Major Teachings
  4. 54. Mark 12:41–44 · 2 accountsThe Widow's OfferingThe temple in Jerusalem
  5. 55. Matthew 24:1–25:46 · 3 accountsTeaching on the Mount of OlivesThe Mount of Olives · Major Teachings
  6. 56. Matthew 26:14–16 · 3 accountsJudas Agrees to Betray Jesus
  7. 57. Luke 22:7–23 · 3 accountsThe Last SupperAn upper room in Jerusalem
  8. 58. John 13:1–30Washing the Disciples' Feet
  9. 59. John 14:1–16:33Jesus Comforts His DisciplesMajor Teachings
  10. 60. John 17:1–26Jesus Prays for His FollowersPrayers of Jesus
  11. 61. Mark 14:32–42 · 3 accountsPrayer in GethsemaneGethsemane · Prayers of Jesus
  12. 62. Mark 14:43–52 · 4 accountsThe ArrestGethsemane
  13. 63. Mark 14:53–65 · 3 accountsBefore the High PriestJerusalem
  14. 64. Luke 22:54–62 · 5 accountsPeter Denies JesusJerusalem
  15. 65. John 18:28–19:16 · 4 accountsOn Trial Before PilateJerusalem

Part 7 of 9

Crucifixion

Jesus is crucified, dies, and is buried.

  1. 66. Luke 23:26–43 · 4 accountsThe CrucifixionGolgotha
  2. 67. Mark 15:33–41 · 4 accountsThe Death of JesusGolgotha
  3. 68. Mark 15:42–47 · 4 accountsThe Burial

Part 8 of 9

Resurrection

The empty tomb and Jesus' first appearances to his followers.

  1. 69. Luke 24:1–12 · 4 accountsThe Empty Tomb
  2. 70. John 20:11–18Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
  3. 71. Luke 24:13–35The Road to EmmausEmmaus
  4. 72. Luke 24:36–49 · 2 accountsJesus Appears to His DisciplesJerusalem
  5. 73. John 20:24–29Thomas Believes

Part 9 of 9

After the Resurrection

More appearances, the Great Commission, and Jesus taken up into heaven.

  1. 74. John 21:1–14Breakfast by the SeaThe Sea of Galilee · Miracles
  2. 75. John 21:15–19Peter RestoredThe Sea of Galilee
  3. 76. Matthew 28:16–20The Great CommissionA mountain in Galilee · Major Teachings
  4. 77. 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 · 2 accountsSeen by Many
  5. 78. Acts 1:6–12 · 2 accountsThe AscensionThe Mount of Olives