Prehistory (The Beginning of Time)
Creation of the world (Before 4000 BCE)
- In the beginning, God created the world in seven days.
- On the first day, God created light.
- On the second day, God separated the waters and the sky.
- On the third day, God created dry land and plants
- On the fourth day, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars
- On the fifth day, God created creatures of the water and the air
- On the sixth day, God created animals and humans
- On the seventh day, God rested.
- On the first day, God created light.
- On the second day, God separated the waters and the sky.
- On the third day, God created dry land and plants
- On the fourth day, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars
- On the fifth day, God created creatures of the water and the air
- On the sixth day, God created animals and humans
- On the seventh day, God rested.
Adam and Eve (Before 4000 BCE)
- God created the Garden of Eden, a garden of eternal peace, harmony, and bliss.
- God placed a man, Adam, into the garden.
- God fashioned a woman, Eve, out of a rib from Adam's side.
- Adam and Eve were tempted by the serpent of the devil, and ate the forbidden fruit.
- God expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
- Evil entered the world.
- God placed a man, Adam, into the garden.
- God fashioned a woman, Eve, out of a rib from Adam's side.
- Adam and Eve were tempted by the serpent of the devil, and ate the forbidden fruit.
- God expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
- Evil entered the world.
Cain and Abel (Before 3000 BCE)
- Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel.
- One day, Cain decided to murder Abel out of jealousy.
- God gave Cain the "mark of Cain", a sign of shame but also of God's protection
- Cain settled in the land of Nod, married, and had children.
- Among Cain's children were many evil people.
- One day, Cain decided to murder Abel out of jealousy.
- God gave Cain the "mark of Cain", a sign of shame but also of God's protection
- Cain settled in the land of Nod, married, and had children.
- Among Cain's children were many evil people.
Noah's Ark (Before 3000 BCE)
- God was unsatisfied with the world, and called on a righteous man named Noah
- Noah followed God's word and built an ark that housed a pair of each of the animals on the earth.
- God flooded the earth, killing everything except for Noah and the creatures on his ark.
- Noah followed God's word and built an ark that housed a pair of each of the animals on the earth.
- God flooded the earth, killing everything except for Noah and the creatures on his ark.
Tower of Babel (Before 2100 BCE)
- Humans wanted to reach God by building a tower to the heavens.
- God was insulted by the humans' pride, and caused them to speak different languages
- People were confused, and could not continue to build the tower.
- Humans then split into different groups based on their languages.
- God was insulted by the humans' pride, and caused them to speak different languages
- People were confused, and could not continue to build the tower.
- Humans then split into different groups based on their languages.
Patriarchs (2000 BCE - 1600 BCE)
Abraham (c. 2091 BCE)
- A man named Abram was born, in the city of Ur.
- God called to Abram, and made a covenant with him.
- God tells Abram that he would be the father of many nations, and that his descendants would be the chosen people, and receive special treatment from god.
- In return, Abram agreed to follow all of God's laws.
- God changed Abram's name to Abraham.
- Abraham had a child, named Isaac, with his wife Sarah.
- God called to Abram, and made a covenant with him.
- God tells Abram that he would be the father of many nations, and that his descendants would be the chosen people, and receive special treatment from god.
- In return, Abram agreed to follow all of God's laws.
- God changed Abram's name to Abraham.
- Abraham had a child, named Isaac, with his wife Sarah.
Isaac (c. 2066 BCE)
- Isaac was born of Abraham and Sarah
- God put Abraham to the test, and asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac
- Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son, but an angel stayed his hand.
- Isaac married Rebekah, and they had two children - Jacob and Esau
- God put Abraham to the test, and asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac
- Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son, but an angel stayed his hand.
- Isaac married Rebekah, and they had two children - Jacob and Esau
Jacob & Esau (c. 2006 BCE)
- Jacob and Esau were born.
- One day, Esau decided to give his birthright to Jacob, in exchange for a bowl of stew.
- Jacob obtained the birthright, and his father Isaac blessed him.
- Esau was furious, and plotted revenge.
- Jacob was sent to safety with Rebekah's brother Laban.
- One day, Esau decided to give his birthright to Jacob, in exchange for a bowl of stew.
- Jacob obtained the birthright, and his father Isaac blessed him.
- Esau was furious, and plotted revenge.
- Jacob was sent to safety with Rebekah's brother Laban.
- Jacob decided to return home
- On the way back, he met with a stranger.
- Wrestled with the stranger for hours
- Jacob was injured, but didn't let go until he received a blessing.
- The stranger blessed Jacob and changed his name to Israel.
- Jacob had twelve sons, including Joseph.
- On the way back, he met with a stranger.
- Wrestled with the stranger for hours
- Jacob was injured, but didn't let go until he received a blessing.
- The stranger blessed Jacob and changed his name to Israel.
- Jacob had twelve sons, including Joseph.
Joseph (c. 1898 BCE)
- Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was born.
- Joseph was Jacob's favorite son, and received a coat of many colors from his father.
- This incited jealousy among the other children of Jacob.
- Joseph's brothers sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
- Joseph was given the power to interpret dreams.
- Pharaoh came to Joseph with a dream. Joseph told him that it meant that Egypt would have seven years of prosperity and seven years of famine.
- Because of this, Pharaoh made Joseph the governor of Egypt.
- Joseph's family forgave him and moved to Egypt to live with him.
- Joseph was Jacob's favorite son, and received a coat of many colors from his father.
- This incited jealousy among the other children of Jacob.
- Joseph's brothers sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
- Joseph was given the power to interpret dreams.
- Pharaoh came to Joseph with a dream. Joseph told him that it meant that Egypt would have seven years of prosperity and seven years of famine.
- Because of this, Pharaoh made Joseph the governor of Egypt.
- Joseph's family forgave him and moved to Egypt to live with him.
Exodus (1600 BCE - 1400 BCE)
Moses (c. 1525 BCE)
- Moses was born around 1593 BCE.
- At that time, the Pharaoh of Egypt thought that the Israelites were a threat
- Pharaoh forced Israelites to become slaves, and killed any newborns
- To save Moses, his mother placed him into a basket and cast him into the river.
- Moses was picked up by the Pharaoh's daughter, and she cared for Moses out of pity.
- One day, Moses saw Egyptians mistreating a Hebrew slave.
- Enraged, Moses killed the Egyptians.
- Fearing for his life, he fled Egypt.
- At that time, the Pharaoh of Egypt thought that the Israelites were a threat
- Pharaoh forced Israelites to become slaves, and killed any newborns
- To save Moses, his mother placed him into a basket and cast him into the river.
- Moses was picked up by the Pharaoh's daughter, and she cared for Moses out of pity.
- One day, Moses saw Egyptians mistreating a Hebrew slave.
- Enraged, Moses killed the Egyptians.
- Fearing for his life, he fled Egypt.
The Ten Plagues (c. 1446 BCE)
- God called to Moses through a burning bush that wasn't consumed.
- Told Moses to go to Pharaoh and convince him to let the Israelites go.
- Moses went and asked Pharaoh to free the Hebrew people.
- Pharaoh refused, and God then sent a series of plagues to Egypt.
- These plagues included the river turning to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, and total darkness.
- Each time, Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go.
- Finally, God sent the tenth plague, which killed all of the first-born children of the Egyptians.
- Pharaoh was broken, and let the Israelites go free.
- Told Moses to go to Pharaoh and convince him to let the Israelites go.
- Moses went and asked Pharaoh to free the Hebrew people.
- Pharaoh refused, and God then sent a series of plagues to Egypt.
- These plagues included the river turning to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, and total darkness.
- Each time, Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go.
- Finally, God sent the tenth plague, which killed all of the first-born children of the Egyptians.
- Pharaoh was broken, and let the Israelites go free.
The Exodus (c. 1446 BCE)
- Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt
- Pharaoh had a change of heart, and tried to pursue the Israelites with chariots
- Moses parted the Sea of Reeds, allowing his people to pass freely but drowning the Egyptians.
- People celebrated their escape from Egypt.
- However, celebration quickly stopped, and people started complaining and wanting food and water.
- God gives the people food and water in exchange for their faith.
- Pharaoh had a change of heart, and tried to pursue the Israelites with chariots
- Moses parted the Sea of Reeds, allowing his people to pass freely but drowning the Egyptians.
- People celebrated their escape from Egypt.
- However, celebration quickly stopped, and people started complaining and wanting food and water.
- God gives the people food and water in exchange for their faith.
The Ten Commandments (c. 1446 BCE)
- God made another covenant with the Israelites.
- In exchange for their obedience and faith, God would lead them to the Promised Land.
- When they reached the foot of Mount Sinai, Moses was called up to the mountain by God.
- Moses brought down the Ten Commandments, which were stone tablets that were the ten laws of God.
- Eventually, guided by God, the Israelites reached the Promised Land of Canaan.
- Guided by Joshua, the Israelites fight their way into Canaan.
- In exchange for their obedience and faith, God would lead them to the Promised Land.
- When they reached the foot of Mount Sinai, Moses was called up to the mountain by God.
- Moses brought down the Ten Commandments, which were stone tablets that were the ten laws of God.
- Eventually, guided by God, the Israelites reached the Promised Land of Canaan.
- Guided by Joshua, the Israelites fight their way into Canaan.
Judges (1400 BCE - 1000 BCE)
Time of the Judges (c. 1350 BCE)
- After Joshua, there was no leader of the Israelites.
- Nation of Israel fell into ruin.
- There was widespread violence and danger in Israel.
- Many started converting back to paganism.
- In this time, a few moral leaders called Judges emerged.
- Nation of Israel fell into ruin.
- There was widespread violence and danger in Israel.
- Many started converting back to paganism.
- In this time, a few moral leaders called Judges emerged.
Deborah (c. 1235 BCE)
- First of the Judges
- Only Judge that was a woman
- Held court on the main road, and helped to solve legal disputes.
- Her wisdom was divinely inspired
- Went into battle with the Israelites, and fought alongside General Barak.
- Only Judge that was a woman
- Held court on the main road, and helped to solve legal disputes.
- Her wisdom was divinely inspired
- Went into battle with the Israelites, and fought alongside General Barak.
Gideon (c. 1169 BCE)
- Israelites had fallen under attack by the Midianites.
- A man named Gideon was called to lead the people.
- Gideon won the battle against the Midianites through trickery - surrounding the camp with just 300 soldiers, and forcing their enemy to panic and flee.
- Gideon became a hero because of his victory.
- A man named Gideon was called to lead the people.
- Gideon won the battle against the Midianites through trickery - surrounding the camp with just 300 soldiers, and forcing their enemy to panic and flee.
- Gideon became a hero because of his victory.
Jephthah (c. 1097 BCE)
- After 40 years, the Israelites were in trouble again.
- Jephthah was chosen to lead because he was a good fighter, not a good man.
- During the war, Jephthah struck a deal with God to help him win the war. In turn, he would sacrifice his daughter to God.
- Jephthah was known for a lack of faith in God's promises, and did not leave the Israelites in a time of turmoil
- Jephthah was chosen to lead because he was a good fighter, not a good man.
- During the war, Jephthah struck a deal with God to help him win the war. In turn, he would sacrifice his daughter to God.
- Jephthah was known for a lack of faith in God's promises, and did not leave the Israelites in a time of turmoil
Samson (c. 1075 BCE)
- Samson's most notable characteristic was his physical strength.
- His strength was given by God, as he was dedicated to God's service (as a nazirite, a person set apart from the rest)
- After being transformed by God's purpose, Samson became a hero and provided moral nourishment for the Israelites.
- Samson became involved with a woman named Delilah, who sympathized with the enemy of Israel.
- In return for money, Delilah asked Samson for the source of his strength.
- Samson eventually told her that his strength rested in his uncut nazirite hair. Delilah then cut off Samson's hair, and rendered him helpless.
- He was then captured by the Philistines, blinded, and taken to a prison in Gaza.
- Samson called back just enough of his strength, and brought down the Philistine temple, sacrificing his own life.
- His strength was given by God, as he was dedicated to God's service (as a nazirite, a person set apart from the rest)
- After being transformed by God's purpose, Samson became a hero and provided moral nourishment for the Israelites.
- Samson became involved with a woman named Delilah, who sympathized with the enemy of Israel.
- In return for money, Delilah asked Samson for the source of his strength.
- Samson eventually told her that his strength rested in his uncut nazirite hair. Delilah then cut off Samson's hair, and rendered him helpless.
- He was then captured by the Philistines, blinded, and taken to a prison in Gaza.
- Samson called back just enough of his strength, and brought down the Philistine temple, sacrificing his own life.
Kings (1000 BCE - 800 BCE)
Saul (c. 1043 BCE)
- Israel became under siege by the Philistines, and wanted a king.
- Philistines stole the Ark of the Covenant from them.
- They prayed to God, and asked for a human king to lead them out of their misery.
- A man named Saul came to power.
- However, Saul was not a suitable king, and was a troubled, rash, and impatient man.
- People were unhappy with Saul's rule, and wanted a new ruler.
- Philistines stole the Ark of the Covenant from them.
- They prayed to God, and asked for a human king to lead them out of their misery.
- A man named Saul came to power.
- However, Saul was not a suitable king, and was a troubled, rash, and impatient man.
- People were unhappy with Saul's rule, and wanted a new ruler.
David (c. 1024 BCE)
- God sent a messenger to bring back a shepherd boy named David, and anointed him as the next king of Israel.
- Before becoming king, David proved his courage and worthiness by challenging the Philistine giant named Goliath.
- With just a sling and Goliath's own sword, David managed to bring him down.
- During battle, Saul was caught surrounded by enemies, and killed himself to avoid being captured.
- Saul's heirs did not accept David as the king, and tried to hold onto their power.
- Eventually, David came to power when he was 30, and ruled for 40 years.
- His first move was to conquer the city of Jerusalem and named the fortification of ZIon as his capital.
- Brought the Ark of the Covenant back to his capital.
- Continued to use his power to re-conquer all of Israel's land, and united the nation as one.
- Split the nation into twelve districts, and created a tax and justice system to govern over them.
- Israel was united as a people faithful to the covenant.
- Before becoming king, David proved his courage and worthiness by challenging the Philistine giant named Goliath.
- With just a sling and Goliath's own sword, David managed to bring him down.
- During battle, Saul was caught surrounded by enemies, and killed himself to avoid being captured.
- Saul's heirs did not accept David as the king, and tried to hold onto their power.
- Eventually, David came to power when he was 30, and ruled for 40 years.
- His first move was to conquer the city of Jerusalem and named the fortification of ZIon as his capital.
- Brought the Ark of the Covenant back to his capital.
- Continued to use his power to re-conquer all of Israel's land, and united the nation as one.
- Split the nation into twelve districts, and created a tax and justice system to govern over them.
- Israel was united as a people faithful to the covenant.
Solomon (c. 967 BCE)
- David wanted Solomon to be his heir, so Solomon was appointed as the next king of Israel.
- God came to Solomon in a dream, and asked him for whatever he wanted. Solomon requested wisdom.
- Wisdom became Solomon's most defining characteristic, and it helped him to solve many disputes at the time.
- Solomon constructed the first Temple of Jerusalem, a fine piece of architecture made of the most expensive and elaborate materials.
- Ark of the Covenant was placed inside this temple.
- For 400 years, this temple became the center of Jewish religious and social life.
- However, Solomon was unfaithful to God, as he built temples for his wives to worship false gods.
- God came to Solomon in a dream, and asked him for whatever he wanted. Solomon requested wisdom.
- Wisdom became Solomon's most defining characteristic, and it helped him to solve many disputes at the time.
- Solomon constructed the first Temple of Jerusalem, a fine piece of architecture made of the most expensive and elaborate materials.
- Ark of the Covenant was placed inside this temple.
- For 400 years, this temple became the center of Jewish religious and social life.
- However, Solomon was unfaithful to God, as he built temples for his wives to worship false gods.
Kingdom Divided (931 BCE)
- After Solomon, there was no one else worthy of the throne of Israel.
- His heir, Rehoboam, was a very harsh leader and did not care about the people's needs.
- The ten northern districts of Israel decided to secede from the united country.
- Southern kingdom, named Judah, was left for Rehoboam to rule.
- Throughout many years, the leaders of Israel and Judah were cruel and foolish.
- This led to vulnerability to invasions from the outside.
- His heir, Rehoboam, was a very harsh leader and did not care about the people's needs.
- The ten northern districts of Israel decided to secede from the united country.
- Southern kingdom, named Judah, was left for Rehoboam to rule.
- Throughout many years, the leaders of Israel and Judah were cruel and foolish.
- This led to vulnerability to invasions from the outside.
Elijah (863 BCE)
- At a time when government ethics were at their lowest point, God sent Elijah, a prophet and a moral champion.
- Elijah tried to bring the nation back to righteousness by preaching to people and showing them that God hadn't abandoned them.
- Elijah took on the evil King Ahab and his queen Jezebel
- Ahab and Jezebel were murderers, and exploited the people for their own benefit.
- Elijah punished Ahab and Jezebel with a drought for three years.
- After those three years, Elijah had a showdown with himself and the prophets of Baal
- The 450 Baal prophets placed a bull on an altar, and prayed that their god would consume the bull in fire. Nothing happened.
- Elijah placed a bull on an altar, and poured water over and around it. When he prayed to God, everything was consumed. He then had the prophets sentenced to death.
- After, Elijah feared for his life and fled. He journeyed for 40 days before he reached the Mount of God (Horeb)
- According to the Bible, Elijah was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot.
- Elijah tried to bring the nation back to righteousness by preaching to people and showing them that God hadn't abandoned them.
- Elijah took on the evil King Ahab and his queen Jezebel
- Ahab and Jezebel were murderers, and exploited the people for their own benefit.
- Elijah punished Ahab and Jezebel with a drought for three years.
- After those three years, Elijah had a showdown with himself and the prophets of Baal
- The 450 Baal prophets placed a bull on an altar, and prayed that their god would consume the bull in fire. Nothing happened.
- Elijah placed a bull on an altar, and poured water over and around it. When he prayed to God, everything was consumed. He then had the prophets sentenced to death.
- After, Elijah feared for his life and fled. He journeyed for 40 days before he reached the Mount of God (Horeb)
- According to the Bible, Elijah was taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot.
The Final Fall (722 BCE)
- Kings of Israel and Judah became mere puppets,
and the people forgot about the consequences of disobeying the covenant and
ignored the prophets.
- Israel (north), was the first to fall
- Tired of paying tribute to the Assyrians, they attempted to revolt, but were crushed mercilessly.
- Israel was conquered, and many of its inhabitants were carried off into exile.
- Then, Judah (south) also fell
- Babylonian emperer Nebuchadnezzar invaded Jerusalem and looted the city, including the Ark of the Covenant from the temple.
- Temple of Jerusalem was burned to the ground
- People of Judah were carried off into Babylon.
- Israel (north), was the first to fall
- Tired of paying tribute to the Assyrians, they attempted to revolt, but were crushed mercilessly.
- Israel was conquered, and many of its inhabitants were carried off into exile.
- Then, Judah (south) also fell
- Babylonian emperer Nebuchadnezzar invaded Jerusalem and looted the city, including the Ark of the Covenant from the temple.
- Temple of Jerusalem was burned to the ground
- People of Judah were carried off into Babylon.
Prophets (800 BCE - 500 BCE)
Isaiah (739 BCE)
- During this time of turmoil, many prophets began to preach to the Israelites.
- The first major prophet was Isaiah
- Criticized people for abandoning their covenant w/ God
- Accused them of following the ways of the surrounding nations (idolatry)
- Told people that they lived lives of immorality (mistreatment of the poor and the weak)
- Warned them of consequences - foreign invasion, division of kingdom, and exile
- At the core of his message, however, was hope.
- Referred to the "suffering servant", a person who suffers innocently for the benefit of others (the Messiah)
- The first major prophet was Isaiah
- Criticized people for abandoning their covenant w/ God
- Accused them of following the ways of the surrounding nations (idolatry)
- Told people that they lived lives of immorality (mistreatment of the poor and the weak)
- Warned them of consequences - foreign invasion, division of kingdom, and exile
- At the core of his message, however, was hope.
- Referred to the "suffering servant", a person who suffers innocently for the benefit of others (the Messiah)
Jeremiah (627 BCE)
- Jeremiah, the second major prophet, was the original "prophet of doom"
- Preached in Judah during a time of peace and prosperity (before the Babylonian invasion)
- Warned against injustice done to the poor and the adoption of pagan practices.
- Predicted that the Jerusalem will fall into ruin, and the towns of Judah would become an uninhabited desolation.
- Predicted that the temple would be destroyed.
- As all prophets did, he still preached hope.
- Tells people that God's love & forgiveness is greater than his anger and punishment
- Preached in Judah during a time of peace and prosperity (before the Babylonian invasion)
- Warned against injustice done to the poor and the adoption of pagan practices.
- Predicted that the Jerusalem will fall into ruin, and the towns of Judah would become an uninhabited desolation.
- Predicted that the temple would be destroyed.
- As all prophets did, he still preached hope.
- Tells people that God's love & forgiveness is greater than his anger and punishment
Ezekiel (593 BCE)
- Ezekiel, the third major prophet, was a prophet before and during the Babylonian exile
- Viewed his task as one of warning but also as encouraging people to remain faithful while in Babylon
- Predicted a new restoration to the Promised Land
- Frequently acted out his prophecy - burned his beard and hair to signify the coming destruction of Jerusalem
- Core of his message is God's withdrawal due to the people's idolatrous ways.
- Viewed his task as one of warning but also as encouraging people to remain faithful while in Babylon
- Predicted a new restoration to the Promised Land
- Frequently acted out his prophecy - burned his beard and hair to signify the coming destruction of Jerusalem
- Core of his message is God's withdrawal due to the people's idolatrous ways.
Conquest (550 BCE - 0 CE)
Persians (536 BCE)
- Persian empire, led by King Cyrus, conquered the Babylonian empire.
- King Cyrus was a very benevolent leader, and freed all of the Israelite slaves.
- Allowed the Israelites to return to Israel, and allowed them to run their own country
- Under Persian rule, the second Temple of Jerusalem was built.
- Persian empire allowed the Israelites to freely practice their religion.
- King Cyrus was a very benevolent leader, and freed all of the Israelite slaves.
- Allowed the Israelites to return to Israel, and allowed them to run their own country
- Under Persian rule, the second Temple of Jerusalem was built.
- Persian empire allowed the Israelites to freely practice their religion.
Greeks (420 BCE)
- Greeks, led by Alexander the Great, conquered Israel after the Persians.
- Adopted King Cyrus' policies, and allowed Israelites to live in peace.
- Allowed Israelites to practice their religion, and didn't interfere much with their lives.
- Adopted King Cyrus' policies, and allowed Israelites to live in peace.
- Allowed Israelites to practice their religion, and didn't interfere much with their lives.
Romans (70 BCE)
- Romans invaded Greece, and took over Israel.
- Turned Israel and Judea into a Roman province.
- Installed Herod the Great as king of Israel.
- Persecuted the Jews, and denied their right to practice their religion.
- Jews attempted many revolts and uprisings, but each time were crushed.
- During the Roman rule, Jesus of Nazareth was born.
- Turned Israel and Judea into a Roman province.
- Installed Herod the Great as king of Israel.
- Persecuted the Jews, and denied their right to practice their religion.
- Jews attempted many revolts and uprisings, but each time were crushed.
- During the Roman rule, Jesus of Nazareth was born.
Life of Jesus (0 CE - 100 CE)
Birth (5 BCE)
- Jesus was conceived by God and born from the Virgin Mary.
- Born in Bethlehem, and grew up in Nazareth.
- The four Gospels don't have a clear account on the early life of Jesus.
- Born in Bethlehem, and grew up in Nazareth.
- The four Gospels don't have a clear account on the early life of Jesus.
Teachings (30 CE)
- Jesus re-enters the Gospels when he was about 30 years old.
- Baptized by John the Baptist
- After his baptism, many of John's followers decided to follow Jesus.
- Jesus spent three years teaching crowds and performing miracles.
- Some recorded miracles include turning water to wine, walking on water, healing the sick, multiplying a small meal to feed a crowd, casting out demons, and even raising a man from the dead.
- Jesus taught in parables, which are stories with a literal meaning, but also with a deeper meaning that must be interpreted.
- Taught about the "Kingdom of God"
- Taught the importance of love, kindness, and forgiveness, even towards your enemies.
- As Jesus' popularity grew among the people, the Romans became uncomfortable.
- Baptized by John the Baptist
- After his baptism, many of John's followers decided to follow Jesus.
- Jesus spent three years teaching crowds and performing miracles.
- Some recorded miracles include turning water to wine, walking on water, healing the sick, multiplying a small meal to feed a crowd, casting out demons, and even raising a man from the dead.
- Jesus taught in parables, which are stories with a literal meaning, but also with a deeper meaning that must be interpreted.
- Taught about the "Kingdom of God"
- Taught the importance of love, kindness, and forgiveness, even towards your enemies.
- As Jesus' popularity grew among the people, the Romans became uncomfortable.
Death and Resurrection (30 CE)
- Jesus predicts his own death many times throughout the Gospels.
- Shared his last meal with his disciples, named the Last Supper.
- Predicted that one of his disciples would betray him.
- Judas was the one to betray him by leading the Roman soldiers to him in exchange for some money.
- Jesus was sentenced to death, and was crucified by the Roman general Pontius Pilate.
- He suffered on the cross for six hours before finally dying.
- Jesus was buried in a tomb carved into rock.
- When the disciples came to check on Jesus the next day, they found that the rock was moved and the tomb was empty.
- According to the Gospels, Jesus was risen from the dead, and later appeared to his disciples one last time.
- Because of this event, people knew that Jesus was divine, and many believed that he was the Messiah.
- Shared his last meal with his disciples, named the Last Supper.
- Predicted that one of his disciples would betray him.
- Judas was the one to betray him by leading the Roman soldiers to him in exchange for some money.
- Jesus was sentenced to death, and was crucified by the Roman general Pontius Pilate.
- He suffered on the cross for six hours before finally dying.
- Jesus was buried in a tomb carved into rock.
- When the disciples came to check on Jesus the next day, they found that the rock was moved and the tomb was empty.
- According to the Gospels, Jesus was risen from the dead, and later appeared to his disciples one last time.
- Because of this event, people knew that Jesus was divine, and many believed that he was the Messiah.
The Early Church (50 CE - 1000 CE)
Spread of Christianity (48 CE)
- After Jesus' death, his disciples took on the task of spreading his teachings around the Roman empire.
- Paul, an apostle of Jesus, was the person who was responsible for spreading the message to a very large audience.
- Paul made many journeys around the Roman empire, attempting to preach the message of Jesus and how he was the Messiah.
- Originally preached to the Jews, but became frustrated when many Jews rejected his teachings.
- Started to preach to the Gentiles as well, who were much more accepting.
- Paul, an apostle of Jesus, was the person who was responsible for spreading the message to a very large audience.
- Paul made many journeys around the Roman empire, attempting to preach the message of Jesus and how he was the Messiah.
- Originally preached to the Jews, but became frustrated when many Jews rejected his teachings.
- Started to preach to the Gentiles as well, who were much more accepting.
Epistles (50-100 CE)
- During the time of the early church, there were many problems that people encountered and many questions that needed to be answered.
- To solve this, many letters, or epistles, were written back to the churches to deal with situations or with problems in the Christian community.
- Most of these letters were written by Paul.
- Through these letters, Paul explains that salvation is open to everyone, and is achieved through being righteous.
- He explains "Justification by Faith", a concept that if someone has faith, then they are justified through Jesus' sacrifice.
- Result of this justification is freedom from sin and peace with God.
- Epistles also provided ethical guidelines for Christians to live their lives.
- To solve this, many letters, or epistles, were written back to the churches to deal with situations or with problems in the Christian community.
- Most of these letters were written by Paul.
- Through these letters, Paul explains that salvation is open to everyone, and is achieved through being righteous.
- He explains "Justification by Faith", a concept that if someone has faith, then they are justified through Jesus' sacrifice.
- Result of this justification is freedom from sin and peace with God.
- Epistles also provided ethical guidelines for Christians to live their lives.
Revelation (The End of Time)
Revelation
- Last book of the Bible tells of what will happen at the end of time.
- Filled with symbolism, and has been interpreted in many ways.
- The theme is to stay loyal to Christianity even amidst persecution, and you will be rewarded in the end.
- Ends a vision of a "new heaven" and a "new earth", known as the "New Jerusalem".
- Filled with symbolism, and has been interpreted in many ways.
- The theme is to stay loyal to Christianity even amidst persecution, and you will be rewarded in the end.
- Ends a vision of a "new heaven" and a "new earth", known as the "New Jerusalem".