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Chronological History of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ Chronological History of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ (Many New Testament dates are only approximate within one to seven years. A few highlights of the Savior’s ministry have been selected as representative of his activities.) 4 BC AD 1 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 AD 30 AD 31 AD 32 AD 33 AD 34 “And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it PLJKWEHIXOÀOOHG which was spoken by John the Forerunner the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. “And it came to pass that Jesus grew Angels, Shepherds Rejoice Temple Jesus Circumcised in Anna of Simeom, Testimonies Men Wise of Visit Flight to Egypt Return to Nazareth up with his brethren, and waxed strong , and waited upon the Lord for the time of his ministry to come.” (Matthew 3:23, 24, Inspired Ver- sion. Italics added.) Baptism of Jesus Temptations Temple First Cleansing of the Simon, Philip, Nathanael Andrew, Calling of Marriage at Cana–1st Recorded Miracle First Passover in Jerusalem form Nicodemus Visit John Imprisoned at Machaerus, Perea of Samaria Woman The Galilean Ministry begins Rejection at Nazareth James, John Andrew, Calling of Peter, Many Healings Second Passover at Jerusalem Second Passover at Jerusalem Chosen Chosen The Twelve The Twelve Sermon on the Mount Sermon on the Mount Miracles and Healings Miracles and Healings Storm Stilled on the Sea of Galilee Storm Stilled on the Sea of Galilee Healings, Casting out of Devils Healings, Casting out of Devils Parables at the Sea of Galilee Parables at the Sea of Galilee Second Rejection at Nazareth Second Rejection at Nazareth sent Forth Twelve The Death of John at Machaerus, Perea Twelve Return of the Thousand Feeding of the Five on the Sea Walks Jesus Third Passover 7UDQVÀJXUDWLRQ Seventy Sent Forth Jerusalem-Feast of Tabernacles Seventy Return Ministry Commences Later Judean and Perean Jerusalem–Feast of Dedication Raising of Lazarus at Bethany Entry into Jerusalem Triumphal First day: Temple Second day: Cleansing of the of Parables Teaching The Third day: Fourth day: Rest at Bethany Fifth day: Fourth Passover/Sacrament Mount of Olives–Gethsemane Condem- Trial, Arrest, Sixth day: Betrayal, QDWLRQ&UXFLÀ[LRQDQG(QWRPEPHQW Tomb Seventh day: Guard Established at Appears as a First day: Christ Resurrected Being Appearances of Christ to Disciples in Jerusalem, Galilee Twelve Special Instruction, Blessings to the Ascension from the Mount of Olives THE WEEK SACRIFICE OF THE ATONING John ben Zacharias b. ca. Oct.; Jesus Christ b. 6 April John ben Zacharias b. ca. Oct.; Jesus Christ 6 (called John the Baptist) THE FIRST YEAR OF JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY YEAR OF JESUS’ THE FIRST JUDEAN MINISTRY FIRST PUBLIC MINISTRY PUBLIC MINISTRY YEAR OF JESUS’ YEAR OF JESUS’ THE SECOND THE SECOND PUBLIC MINISTRY YEAR OF JESUS’ THIRD THE MINISTRY THE FORTY-DAY THE NEPHITES APPEARANCE TO Augustus ROMAN EMPERORS 27 B.C. to A.D. 14 Tiberius, A.D. 14-37 * Judea, Samaria, and Idumea ROMAN PROCURATORS OF PALESTINE B.C. Formed into a Roman Province * It will be noted that no attempt has - 4 under a Procurator, A.D. 6-70 been made to reconcile this chronologi- B.C. cal study with the conclusions of many scholars and historians who believe that Christ was born at least 4 B.C. Elder James E. Talmage believes that Valerius the Savior was born on 6 Apr. 1 B.C. Gratus Pontius Pilate, A.D. 26-36 (See Jesus the Christ, pp. 104, 109.) In 6-9 (est) 9-12 (est) 12-15 (est) A.D. 15-26 probability, it will be discovered that Copohius AD AD AD Marcus Ambivius Annius Rufus four years have been lost from our pres- Herod the Great, 37 ent calendar, and that the problem Archelaus, Ethnarch of Judea, 4 BC - AD 6 will one day be satisfactorily resolved. Herod Philip, Tetrarch of Iturea, 4 BC- AD 34 KING’S SUBSIDIARIES TO ROME Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee, 4 BC- AD 39 212 213 32474_000_BODY.indd 212 2/17/12 8:04 AM 32474_000_BODY.indd 213 2/17/12 8:04 AM.
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