Linear Timeline

A loose timeline that begins around the third chapter of the book of Matthew up through the Crucifixion.

1. John the Baptist, preaching the desert of Judea. Baptisms in the Jordan. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near”

2. Jesus comes from Galilee and receives baptism from John at the Jordan.

3. Jesus travels alone into the desert and is tempted by the devil.

4. John imprisoned by Herod Antipas.

5. Jesus returns to Nazareth but, upon hearing of John’s arrest moves to Capernaum and began to preach, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

6. Recruits Simon Peter and Andrew (brothers) as disciples, taking them away from fishing. Recruits James and John (sons of Zebedee) under similar circumstances.

7. Jesus preaches and heals throughout Galilee. A crowd begins to form around his ministry.

8. Sermon on the Mount (probably near Capernaum).

9. Miracles in Capernaum: Leper, centurion, ministry centered around Peter’s house. First nature miracle, Jesus calms a storm.

10. The region of the Gadarenes (not far from Capernaum). Confronts a demoniac and casts Legion into a herd of swine. Jesus politely asked to leave.

11. Capernaum again. Paralytic, the calling of Matthew, first harassment from the Pharisees. First resurrection.

12. Jesus anoints the disciples to heal and cast out demons in his name.

13. Return to Galilee (outside of Capernaum). Jesus woos former followers of John. More Pharisee nagging. The Sign of Jonah and the rejection of his family. Parables.

14. Jesus returns to Nazareth, received a cold welcome and quickly returns to Capernaum where he learns of John’s execution.

15. Jesus leaves by boat to contemplate things but a crowd follows him and he teaches them from a short distance. The Feeding of the Five Thousand. Second nature miracle, Jesus walks on water.

16. Pharisees come from Jerusalem to nag him.

17. Jesus leaves Capernaum for Tyre and Sidon before traveling along the Sea of Galilee. Miraculous feeding again. Pharisees from Jerusalem nag him some more.

18. Jesus leaves Galilee for Caesarea Philippi, predicts his own death.

19. The Transfiguration

20. Regroup in Galilee, return to Capernaum. Parables.

21. Jesus leads the disciples across the Jordan into Judea. Pharisees attack.

22. Jericho.

23. Bethany on the Mount of Olives.

24. Triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

25. Jesus enters the Temple. Sets precedent of teaching in Jerusalem by day and retreating to Bethany at night. Pharisees work to entangle Jesus in a clear violation of the Law.

26. Jesus preaches on the end of the age and the nature of the kingdom on the Mount of Olives.

27. Jesus anointed with perfume at Bethany. Judas meets with the Pharisees and agrees to betray Jesus.

28. The Last Supper, Bethany.

29. Gethsemane. Asks Peter, John and James to accompany him to pray on the final night before his arrest. They fall asleep. As he is admonishing them, the mob arrives and, identified by Judas, Jesus is taken away.

30. Jesus before the Sanhedrin, at the temple in Jerusalem.

31. Judas hangs himself (location undisclosed).

32. Jesus taken before Pilate, Jerusalem.

33. Jesus scourged, mocked, and then led away for Crucifixion.

34. Jesus crucified at Golgotha with only women watching from a distance in attendance.