Events associated with Jesus: |
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The following list contains New Testament references to events associated with Jesus, they are only approximately in order of time. |
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| This is not a comprehensive list of all the events. | |
Genealogy of Jesus | Matt 1:1-17. Luke 3:23-38. |
| The angel Gabriel appears to Mary in Nazareth. | Luke 1:26-38 |
| Mary visits Elizabeth in Jerusalem. | Luke 1:39-56 |
| Mary’s magnificat while in Jerusalem. | Luke 1:46-55 |
| Joseph is told by an angel about Mary. | Matt 1:18-25 |
| The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. | Luke 2:1-7 |
| The shepherds are visited by the angels. | Luke 2:8-20 |
| The wise men (Magi) visit in Bethlehem. | Matt 2:1-12 |
| Circumcision of the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. | Luke 2:21 |
| Jesus is presented in the temple at Jerusalem. | Luke 2:21-38 |
| The family escape to and return from Egypt. | Matt 2:13-23 Matt 2:19-23 |
| Herod kills the children in and around Bethlehem. | Matt 2:16-18 |
| The young Jesus is in the temple at Jerusalem, listening and discussing with teachers. | Luke 2:41-52 |
| Jesus begins His ministry. | Matt 4:12-17 Mark 1:14,15 Luke 4:14,15 |
| Jesus is baptized by John in the river Jordan. | Matt 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 3:21-23 |
| Temptation of Jesus in the desert. | Matt 4:1-11 Mark 1:12-13 Luke 4:1-13 |
| John’s witness about Jesus. | John 1:1-18 |
| Religious leaders seek the identity of John the Baptist at Bethabara near Jordan. | John 1:19-34 |
| John the Baptist disciples follow Jesus. | John 1:35-51 |
| Miracle event at marriage in Cana of Galilee. | John 2:1-12 |
| Jesus throws out the money changers for the first time from the temple in Jerusalem. | John 2:13-25 |
| Nicodemus comes to meet Jesus at night. | John 3:1-21 |
| The disciples baptize in the land of Judea. | John 3:22 John 4:2 |
| John the Baptist is put in prison, Jesus returns to Galilee area and moves back to Capernaum. | Matt 4:12 Mark 1:14 Luke 4:14 John 4:1-3 |
| Jesus visits Sychar in Samaria to meet and teach the Samaritan woman. | John 4:4-42 |
| Jesus teaches in Galilee. | Matt 4:17 Mark 1:14-15 Luke 4:14-15 John 4:43-45 |
| Heals a rich man’s son in Capernaum. | John 4:46-54 |
| Jesus is rejected by the people of Nazareth, moves to Capernaum. | Matt 4:13-16 Luke 4:16-31 |
| Jesus chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John as His disciples, miracle of the catching fish in Capernaum. | Matt 4:18-22 Mark 1:16-20 Luke 5:1-11 |
| Jesus preaches "the Gospel of the Kingdom" and heals throughout Galilee. | Matt 4:23-25 Mark 1:35-39 Luke 4:42-44 |
| Heals a man with an unclean spirit on the Sabbath in the Capernaum synagogue. | Mark 1:21-28 Luke 4:31-37 |
| Heals Peter’s mother-in-law in Capernaum. | Matt 8:14-17 Mark 1:29-34 Luke 4:38-41 |
| Heals a leper in Galilee. | Matt 8:2-4 Mark 1:40-45 Luke 5:12-16 |
| Four men bring paralyzed man for healing in Capernaum. | Matt 9:2-8 Mark 2:1-12 Luke 5:17-26 |
| Matthew (Levi) is called to follow Jesus and become a disciple. | Matt 9:9 Mark 2:13-14 Luke 5:27-28 |
| Jesus heals a sick man on the Sabbath day by the pool of Bethesda. His action is challenged, then shows his position and gives His defense. | John 5 |
| Jesus is challenged over the actions of the disciples on the Sabbath. Jesus teaches the real meaning of the Sabbath laws. | Matt 12:1-8 Mark 2:23-28 Luke 6:1-5 |
| Jesus heals a man having a disabled hand in Capernaum synagogue on the Sabbath. | Matt 12:9-14 Mark 3:1-6 Luke 6:6-11 |
| The ministry of Jesus moves from Capernaum to the Sea of Galilee, many are healed. | Matt 12:15-21 Mark 3:7-12 |
| Following a night of prayer Jesus calls and appoints his twelve disciples while on the mountain. | Matt 10:2-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-19 |
| Jesus gives the "Sermon on the Mount." | Matt 5-7 Luke 6:20-49 |
| Heals the servant of the centurion near Capernaum. | Matt 8:5-13 Luke 7:1-10 |
| Raises from the dead the son of the widow of Nain. | Luke 7:11-17 |
| John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus questions. | Matt 11:2-19 Luke 7:18-35 |
| Jesus makes announcements and warnings about the unbelieving cities around Capernaum. | Matt 11:20-30 |
| Jesus is anointed by a woman who lived a sinful life. | Luke 7:36-50 |
| Preaches the message about the Kingdom of God in the many villages and cities around Galilee. | Luke 8:1-3 |
| Jesus heals a man possessed with the devil, blind and dumb. Pharisees say that Jesus does healing through devil. Jesus points out how stupid was the announcement of the scribes and Pharisees. | Matt 12:22-37 Mark 3:21-30 Luke 11:14-26 |
| The scribes and Pharisees seek a sign from Jesus, His reply. | Matt 12:38-45 Luke 11:16-36 |
| Jesus points out the errors of the outward cleanliness by the Pharisees and other hypocrites. | Luke 11:37-54 |
| Teachings and warnings given to His disciples. | Luke 12:1-59 |
| Parable of the fig tree with no fruit. | Luke 13:6-9 |
| Jesus teaching about the Kingdom of God tells the parable of the farmer (sower) and the effect on where the seed falls. | Matt 13:1-23 Mark 4:1-25 Luke 8:4-18 |
| Further teaching about the Kingdom of God, the parable of the tares (weeds), and other teachings (Galilee). | Matt 13:24-53 Mark 4:26-34 |
| A scribe and a disciple come to Jesus promising to follow Him. | Matt 8:18-22 |
| Jesus crosses the Sea of Galilee, and stills the storm (tempest). | Matt 8:18-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25 |
| Jesus at Gadara meets men possessed with devils, miracle of the pigs (swine). | Matt 8:28-33 Mark 5:1-21 Luke 8:26-40 |
| Returns to Capernaum. A paralyzed man is brought to Jesus. Initially heals man by forgiving his sins. | Matt 9:1-8 |
| Jesus has a meal at house of Levi with "publicans and sinners," Religious leaders object. Discussion on fasting. | Matt 9:10-17 Mark 2:15-22 Luke 5:29-39 |
| Brings back to life the daughter of Jairus. Heals the woman who has the hemorrhage (issue of blood). | Matt 9:18-26 Mark 5:22-43 Luke 8:41-56 |
| Heals two blind men. Heals man who has a dumb spirit. Religious leaders make objections. | Matt 9:27-34 |
| Returns to Nazareth. The people do not accept the ministry of Jesus. "It is the carpenters son." | Matt 13:53-58 Mark 6:1-6 |
| Many people follow as He teaches in various cities in Galilee area. | Matt 9:35-38 |
| List of the disciples. Jesus gives instructs to His disciples. Then gives them powers them to heal diseases and remove unclean spirits before sending them out to preach in pairs. | Matt 10 Mark 6:6-13 Luke 9:1-6 |
| Herod falsely believes that Jesus may be John the Baptist returned from dead. Details on the death of John by Herod. | Matt 14:1-12 Mark 6:14-29 Luke 9:7-9 |
| The twelve return, give there reports. Jesus and disciples go into the desert for a rest but many people follow Him. Miracle feeding of five thousand people. | Matt 14:13-21 Mark 6:30-44 Luke 9:10-17 John 6:1-14 |
| Jesus sends the disciples back to Capernaum across the sea of Galilee by boat. A storms hits the boat. Jesus walks on the sea to them. | Matt 14:22-36 Mark 6:45-56 John 6:15-21 |
| Teaches in the synagogue in Capernaum. Introduces the "I am the Bread of Life." This causes considerable objection. | John 6:22-65 |
| His teaching causes some disciples to turn away from following Him. | John 6:66-71 |
| Jesus questioned about the behaviour of Disciples who were eating without washing their hands. | Matt 15:1-20 Mark 7:1-23 |
| Heals the daughter of the Greek woman from Syrophenician in the Tyre and Sidon area. | Matt 15:21-28 Mark 7:24-30 |
| Jesus goes into mountain area near region of Decapolis. Heals many people, lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others. | Matt 15:29-31 Mark 7:31-37 |
| Feeds four thousand. | Matt 15:32-39 Mark 8:1-9 |
| Pharisees with Sadducees want a sign. Jesus refuses to give them a sign. | Matt 16:1-4 Mark 8:10-12 |
| Gives warnings to His disciples against the "leaven of hypocrisy" (pretending or fake) by the Pharisees and Sadducees. | Matt 16:4-12 Mark 8:13-21 |
| Heals a blind man at Bethsaida. | Mark 8:22-26 |
| Jesus tells of His death and resurrection. Satan causes Peter to object. | Matt 16:21-28 Mark 8:31-38 to Mark 9:1 Luke 9:22-27 |
| Jesus is transfigured on a high mountain. Watched by Peter, James and John. | Matt 17:1-13 Mark 9:2-13 Luke 9:28-36 |
| Heals a demoniac after disciples had failed. Near Caesarea Philippi. | Matt 17:14-21 Mark 9:14-29 Luke 9:37-43 |
| Jesus warns disciples of His soon to come death and resurrection, the disciple do not understand. | Matt 17:22-23 Mark 9:30-32 Luke 9:43-45 |
| Miracle of the temple tax payment by money in the fish’s mouth. | Matt 17:24-27 |
| Disciples argue as who is the most important. Jesus uses the attitude of a child as an example and warnings against the ambition of His disciples. | Matt 18:1-35 Mark 9:33-50 Luke 9:46-50 |
| Jesus points out problems and dangers of attitude to those who are for or against Him. | Mark 9:38-39 Luke 9:49-50 |
| Jesus now goes to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles. As He passes through Samaria the people show no interest. The disciples ask for their punishment. | Luke 9:51-62 John 7:2-11 |
| Jesus sends out the seventy followers with the message. hey are issued with instruction on how to treat those they meet. | Luke 10:1-16 |
| Heals ten lepers on journey to Jerusalem. | Luke 17:11-19 |
| Teaches in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles. | John 7:14-53 John 8 |
| A lawyer tests the wisdom of Jesus with the question, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus responds with the parable of the good Samaritan. | Luke 10:25-37 |
| Jesus hears the report of the seventy followers He sent out earlier. | Luke 10:17-24 |
| Teaches in the house of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in the village of Bethany. | Luke 10:38-42 |
| Teaches His disciples to pray. | Luke 11:1-13 |
| Heals a blind man on the Sabbath. Caused problems with religious leaders. Blind man, because of his faith in Jesus, was not allowed to attend the synagogue, an outcast. Jesus later makes contact with the man. | John 9 |
| Teaches in Jerusalem. | John 9:39-41 John 10:1-21 |
| Teaches in the temple at Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication. Challenged to prove He was the Messiah. His response makes the people want to stone Him. | John 10:22-39 |
| Goes to Bethabara, East of the Jordan, to escape violence from the rulers. Many people believe in Him. Receives message concerning Lazarus illness. | John 10:40-42 John 11:3-16 |
| Returns to Bethany, and raises Lazarus from the dead. | John 11:1-46 |
| Religious leaders plot, led by Caiaphas the high priest, to kill Jesus. He escapes to the city of Ephraim. | John 11:47-54 |
| Journeys toward Jerusalem to attend the Passover. Heals many. Pharisees ask questions on divorce. | Matt 19:1-12 Mark 10:1-12 |
| Heals woman on Sabbath. | Luke 13:10-12 |
| Teaching on those for and against Him. | Luke 13:13-35 |
| Has meal with a Pharisee on the Sabbath. Jesus challenges religious leaders about healing on the Sabbath. Heals man. Teaching about seeking power and/or position. | Luke 14:1-24 |
| Teaches the people on the cost of being a believer. | Luke 14:25-35 |
| Jesus is challenged on His relationship with sinners. Uses the parables of the lost sheep, the lost piece of silver, prodigal son, unjust steward as teaching. | Luke 15:1-32 Luke 16:1-13 |
| Warns of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. | Luke 16 |
| Jesus tells the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. | Luke 16:19-31 |
| Teaching on humility and forgiveness for His disciples. | Luke 17:1-10 |
| Teaches the Pharisees and disciples concerning the coming of His kingdom. Warnings given. | Luke 17:20-37 |
| The parable of the unjust judge. The parable of the Pharisee and publican praying in the temple. | Luke 18:1-14 |
| Uses scripture to give interpretation of the law concerning marriage and divorce. | Matt 19:3-12 Mark 10:2-12 |
| Blesses little children. | Matt 19:13-15 Mark 10:13-16 Luke 18:15-17 |
| Meets the rich young ruler, who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life. | Matt 19:16-22 Luke 18:18-24 |
| The Kingdom of Heaven and rewards, the parable of the vineyard. | Matt 20:1-16 |
| Tells disciples of His coming death and resurrection. | Matt 20:17-19 Mark 10:32-34 Luke 18:31-34 |
| Listens to the mother of James and John as she makes requests for her sons. | Matt 20:20-28 Mark 10:35-45 |
| Heals two blind men near Jericho. | Matt 20:29-34 Mark 10:46-50 Luke 18:35-43 |
| As He passes through Jericho makes contact with Zacchaeus. | Luke 19:1-10 |
| Jesus uses the parable of the pounds to show how Kingdom of God will come. | Luke 19:11-28 |
| Goes to Bethany six days before the Passover. | John 12:1-9 |
| Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches in the way. | Matt 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:29-44 John 12:12-19 |
| Enters the temple. | Mark 11:11 |
| Drives the money changers out of the temple. | Matt 21:12-13 Luke 19:45-46 |
| Heals the sick in the temple, angers religious leaders. | Matt 21:14-17 |
| Teaches in the temple. | Luke 19:47-48 |
| Causing the barren fig tree to die. Teaches about prayer. | Matt 21:17-22 Mark 11:12-14 Mark 11:20-22 |
| Doing the Will of God shown by the parable of the two sons. | Matt 21:28-31 |
| The parable of the evil farm workers (husbandmen). | Matt 21:33-46 Mark 12:1-12 Luke 20:9-19 |
| Invitation to the Kingdom of God, parable of the king and marriage of son. | Matt 22:1-14 Luke 14:16-24 |
| Jesus is tested by the Pharisees and Herodians concerning payment of tax. The duty of the citizen to his government. | Matt 22:15-22 Mark 12:13-17 Luke 20:20-26 |
| Challenged by the Sadducees about the resurrection of the dead. | Matt 22:23-33 Mark 12:18-27 Luke 20:27-40 |
| A lawyer asks "what is the greatest commandment in the law?" | Matt 22:34-40 Mark 12:28-34 |
| Exposes the lies and hypocrisies of the scribes and Pharisees. | Matt 23 Mark 12:38-40 Luke 20:45-47 |
| Praises for the widow who casts two mites, all she has into the treasury. | Mark 12:41-44 Luke 21:1-4 |
| The people still doubt who Jesus was, shows truth of the prophecy of Isaiah concerning unbelieving Jews. | John 12:37-50 |
| Laments over Jerusalem. | Matt 23:37 Luke 19:41-44 |
| Predicts the coming destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem. Gives warnings of events associated with second coming of Christ. | Matt 24 Mark 13 Luke 21:5-36 |
| The parables of the ten virgins. Parable of the talents. | Matt 25:1-30 |
| Describes some of the events associated with the coming day of judgment. | Matt 25:31-46 |
| Anointed by woman with the box of precious ointment when at Bethany home. | Matt 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 |
| Preparation for the Last Passover. Breaking of bread and wine remembrance introduced. | Matt 26:17-30 Mark 14:12-25 Luke 22:7-20 |
| Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. | John 13:1-17 |
| Tells of His coming betrayal. | Matt 26:23 Mark 14:18-21 Luke 22:21 John 13:18 |
| Jesus predicts that he is about to be betrayed. Accuses Judas of this act. | Matt 26:21-25 Mark 14:18-21 Luke 22:21-23 John 13:21-30 |
| Teaches His disciples Promises for the future. Promises the gift of the Holy Spirit. | John 14:1 to 16 |
| Jesus prays to the Father, prays for His followers. | John 17 |
| Jesus and the disciples now move out to Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. Predicts that the disciples will desert Him. Jesus makes a prayer for coming events. Disciples sleep. | Matt 26:30 Matt 26:36-46 Mark 14:26 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46 John 18:1 |
| Judas leads the soldiers to Jesus, then he betrayed Jesus. Jesus is arrested in Gethsemane. | Matt 26:47-56 Mark 14:43-54 Mark 14:66-72 Luke 22:47-53 John 18:2-12 |
| 1st Trial before Annas. Trial before Caiaphas in Jerusalem. Peter & John follow. Peter denies knowing Jesus. | Matt 26:57-58 Matt 26:69-75 Mark 14:53-54 Mark 14:66-72 Luke 22:54-62 John 18:13-18 John 18:25-27 |
| Tried by the council. False witnesses Jesus provides the proof. Soldiers mis-treat Jesus. | Matt 26:59-68 Mark 14:55-65 Luke 22:63-71 John 18:19-21 |
| Led by the council to Pilate. | Matt 27:1-2 Matt 27:11-14 Mark 15:1-5 Luke 23:1-5 John 18:28-38 |
| Judas realizes what he has done. | Matt 27:3-10 |
| Jesus before Herod. | Luke 23:6-12 |
| Tried before Pilate. Barabbas chosen. | Matt 27:15-26 Mark 15:6-15 Luke 23:13-25 John 18:39-40 John 19:1-16 |
| Mocked by the soldiers. | Matt 27:27-31 Mark 15:16-20 |
| Jesus is taken to be crucified. Simon the Cyrene made to carry cross. Events on the way to Golgotha. | Matt 27:31-34 Mark 15:20-23 Luke 23:26-32 John 19:16-17 |
| Jesus is Crucified. Events which occur during the crucifixion and point of death. | Matt 27:35-56 Mark 15:24-41 Luke 23:33-49 John 19:18-30 |
| Jesus is taken from the cross and placed in the tomb. | Matt 27:57-66 Mark 15:42-47 Luke 23:50-56 John 19:31-42 |
| Jesus arises from the dead. Events which happened around the resurrection. Guards bribed. | Matt 28:2-15 Mark 16:1-11 Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18 |
| Jesus is seen by Peter. | Luke 24:34 1 Cor 15:5 |
| Jesus appears to two disciples who journey to Emmaus. | Mark 16:12-13 Luke 24:13-35 |
| Jesus appears in the room where the disciples were waiting, Thomas is not present. | Mark 16:14-18 Luke 24:36-49 John 20:19-23 |
| Jesus appears to the disciples eight days later, Thomas was present. | John 20:26-29 |
| Jesus appears to His disciples at the Sea of Galilee. | Matt 28:16 John 21:1-2 |
| Jesus appears to the apostles and upwards of five hundred brethren on a mountain in Galilee. | Matt 28:16-20 1 Cor 15:6 |
| Jesus appears to James Also to all the apostles. | Acts 1:3-8 1 Cor 15:7 |
| Jesus ascends to heaven from Bethany. | Mark 16:19-20 Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1:9-12 |
| Jesus appears to Paul. | Acts 9:3-17 Acts 18:9 Acts 22:14 Acts 22:18 Acts 23:11 Acts 26:16 1 Cor 9:1 1 Cor 15:8 |
| Jesus appears to John on Patmos. | Rev 1:10-18 |
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