JESUS MINISTRY TRAVELS - A TIMELINE
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26 AD
27 AD
28 AD
29 AD
30 AD to Triumphal Entry
SEASON
EVENT
ALL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
SOME OF THE VERSES
26 A.D.
SUMMER
From Nazareth to Jordan, Baptism
Mt 3:13, Mk 1:9, Lk 3:21-22, Jn 1:32-34
Mt 3:13, 16-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. Jesus, when baptized, went up directly... behold, heavens were opened... Spirit descending like dove... voice: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
SUMMER
Into the Desert, Temptation
Mt 4:1, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1
Mt 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights. Lk 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness
LATE SUMMER
Bethany beyond the Jordan with John the Baptist
Jn 1:28-31
Jn 1:28-29 These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of world!"
LATE SUMMER
From Bethany to Galilee. Philip becomes his disciple.
Lk 4:14-15, Jn 1:43
Lk 4:14-15 Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area. He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. Jn 1:43 On next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said, Follow me.
FALL
At Cana in Galilee, A Wedding
Jn 2:1, 11
Jn 2:1 The third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. Jn 2:11 This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
LATE WINTER
Nazareth, Announces Gospel Ministry
Lk 4:16
Lk 4:16 He came to Nazareth... as was his custom, he entered into synagogue on Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
WINTER
In Capernaum for a few days, probably into 27 A.D.
Jn 2:12
Jn 2:12 After this, he went down to Capernaum... and stayed there a few days.
27 A.D.
SPRING
In Jerusalem during the Passover
Jn 2:13, 23
Jn 2:13 The Passover of Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Jn 2:23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did.
SPRING/SUMMER
Judean countryside, Baptizing
Jn 3:22-24, 26, 4:2
Jn 3:22 After these things, Jesus came with disciples into land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized. Jn 3:26 They came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, he baptizes, and everyone is coming to him.""
SUMMER
From Judea to Galilee via Samaria
Mt 4:12, Jn 4:3-4
Mt 4:12 Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee. Jn 4:3-4 he left Judea and departed into Galilee. He needed to pass through Samaria.
SUMMER
Sychar in Samaria, Woman by the Well
Jn 4:5, 43
Jn 4:26 Jesus said to her, I am he, the one who speaks to you.
SUMMER
Arrives in Galilee avoiding Nazareth
Mt 4:12-13, Mk 1:14, Jn 4:44-45
Mt 4:13 Leaving Nazareth, he came and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea.
SUMMER
Cana in Galilee, Heals Boy
Jn 4:46-47, 54
Jn 4:50 Jesus said to him, Go your way. Your son lives. The man believed.
SUMMER
By Sea of Galilee, Calls Disciples Again
Mt 4:18, Mk 1:16, Lk 5:1, 11
Mt 4:19 He said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.
SUMMER
Goes to Capernaum, Heals Simon's mom
Mk 1:21, 29, Lk 4:31, 38
Mk 1:31 He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them.
SUMMER/FALL
Travels around Galilee
Mt 4:23, Mk 1:39, Lk 4:44, 5:12
Mt 4:23 Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching Good News of Kingdom, healing all kinds of disease.
FALL
Later Goes to Jerusalem, Heals Invalid near Bethsaida
Jn 5:1
Jn 5:8 Jesus said to him, Arise, take up your mat, and walk. Immediately man was made well.
28 A.D.
LATE WINTER
Jesus chooses the 12 apostles
Mk 3:13-19; Lk 6:12-15
Mk 3:14 He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach, and to have authority to heal and cast out demons.
LATE WINTER
Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Plain
Lk 6:20-49
Lk 6:20 He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is Kingdom of God.
SPRING
Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mountain Side
Mt 5:1-7:29
Mt 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is Kingdom of Heaven. Mt 7:28 People were astonished at his teaching, for he taught as one having authority.
SPRING
A sinful woman anoints Jesus at a Pharisees house
Lk 7:36-50
Lk 7:47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. 7:48 He said to her, Your sins are forgiven.
SUMMER
Jesus travels through Galilee again
Lk 8:1-3
Lk 8:1 Shortly after, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing good news of Kingdom of God. The twelve were with him.
SUMMER
Jesus teaches parables about the kingdom
Mt 13:1-52, Mk 4:35-41; Lk 8:22-25
Mt 13:11 He answered, To you it is given to know mysteries of Kingdom of Heaven, but to others it is not given. Parable of sower.
FALL
Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee
Mt 8:23-27, Mk 4:35-41, Lk 8:22-25
Mk 4:39 He awoke, and rebuked wind, and said to sea, Peace! Be still! Wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
FALL
Jesus raises Jairus' daughter from the dead in Capernaum.
Sends out the Twelve. Mt 9:18-26, Mk 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56
Mt 9:35-11:1, Mk 6:6-13, Lk 9:1-6 Lk 9:1 He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Sent to preach Kingdom.
29 A.D.
WINTER
Herod kills John the Baptist
Mt 14:1-12, Mk 6:14-29, Lk 9:7-9
Mt 14:10 He sent and beheaded John in the prison. His disciples came, took body, buried it, then went and told Jesus.
WINTER
near Bethsaida, Feeding the 5,000
Mt 14:13, Mk 6:30, 45, Lk 9:10, Jn 6:1
Mt 14:19 He commanded multitudes to sit down on grass; took five loaves and two fish... disciples gave to multitudes. All ate and were filled.
EARLY SPRING
Sea of Galilee, Jesus Walks on Water
Mt 14:22, Mk 6:45, Jn 6:16-17
Mt 14:25 In fourth watch of night, Jesus came to them, walking on sea.
EARLY SPRING
east shore; Capernaum / Gennesaret
Mt 14:34, Mk 6:53, Jn 6:17,24, 59
Mt 14:36 They begged him that they might just touch fringe of his garment. As many as touched were made whole.
EARLY SPRING
Travels around Galilee Again
Mk 6:56, Jn 7:1
Mk 6:56 Wherever he entered... they laid sick in marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch fringe of his garment; and as many as touched were made well.
EARLY SPRING
Tyre and Sidon, Helps Canaanite Woman
Mt 15:21, Mk 7:24, 31
Mt 15:28 Then Jesus answered, Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire. Her daughter was healed from that hour.
SPRING
Back to Sea of Galilee & into Decapolis
Mt 15:29, Mk 7:31
Mt 15:30 Great multitudes came, having with them lame, blind, mute... and he healed them.
SPRING
Feeding of the 4,000
Mt 15:38, Mk 8:9
Mt 15:38 Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.
SPRING
Magadan, region of Dalmanutha
Mt 15:39, Mk 8:10
Mt 15:39 Then he sent away multitudes, got into boat, and came into borders of Magdala.
SPRING
Back across Sea of Galilee
Mt 16:5, Mk 8:13
Mt 16:5 Disciples came to other side and had forgotten to take bread.
SPRING
Bethsaida, Healing of Blind Man
Mk 8:22
Mk 8:22 He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him.
SPRING
Caesarea Philippi, Confession of Christ
Mt 16:13, Mk 8:27, Lk 9:18
Mt 16:16 Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
SUMMER
Mt. Hermon, Jesus' Transfiguration
Mt 17:1, Mk 9:2, Lk 9:28
Mt 17:2 He was transfigured before them. His face shone like sun, and his garments became white as light.
SUMMER
Back in Galilee. Tells his disciples of his coming crucifixion and resurrection.
Mt 17:22, Mk 9:30
Mt 17:22 While they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said, The Son of Man will be delivered up into hands of men.
FALL
Capernaum
Mt 17:24, Mk 9:33
Mt 17:24 When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected half-shekel came to Peter and said, Doesn't your teacher pay it?
FALL
Note: Jesus Goes to Jerusalem sometime
Jn 7:2, 14, 8:1, 59
Jn 7:2 Now the feast of Jews, the Feast of Booths, was at hand. 8:59 They took up stones to throw at him, but Jesus was hidden.
FALL
Sameria rejects, to Jerusalem, 72 Sent
Lk 9:51-53, 55, 57, 10:1
Lk 9:51 It came to pass, when days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem. 10:1 After these things Lord appointed seventy-two others.
FALL
Bethany, Martha & Mary's house
Lk 10:38
Lk 10:38 As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
FALL/WINTER
Jerusalem, Feast of Dedication, winter
Jn 10:22
Jn 10:22 It was the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter. Jesus was walking in temple, in Solomon's porch.
30 A.D.
WINTER
Crowd of many thousands
Lk 11:29, 12:1, 13, 54
Lk 12:1 In the meantime, when many thousands of multitude were gathered together... he began to tell his disciples first of all, Beware of yeast of Pharisees.
WINTER
Jesus Starts His Final Trip to Jerusalem
Mt 19:1, Mk 10:1, Lk 13:22, 31, 14:25
Lk 13:22 He went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem.
WINTER
Travels Along Samaria & Galilee boarder
Lk 17:11
Lk 17:11 As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.
WINTER
Region of Judea on other side of Jordan
Mt 19:1, Mk 10:1, Jn 10:40
Jn 10:40 He went away again beyond Jordan into place where John was baptizing at first, and there he stayed.
WINTER
Bethany, Lazarus Raised from Death
Jn 11:1, 17-18
Jn 11:4 When Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not to death, but for glory of God, that Son of God may be glorified. 11:43 He cried with loud voice, Lazarus, come out!
WINTER/SPRING
Staying in Ephraim in secret
Jn 11:54
Jn 11:54 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among Jews, but departed from there into country near wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and stayed there.
EARLY SPRING
Onto Jerusalem, Jesus Predicts His Death
Mt 20:17, Mk 10:32, Lk 18:31
Mt 20:18 Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and Son of Man will be delivered to chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death.
SPRING
In Jericho
Mt 20:29, Mk 10:46, Lk 18:35, 19:1
Mk 10:46 They came to Jericho. As he went out from Jericho... Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by road.
SPRING
Bethphage, Bethany, Mount of Olives
Mt 21:1, Mk 11:1, Lk 19:29,37 Jn 12:1
Jn 12:1 Then six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from dead.
SPRING
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, spring
Mt 21:10, Mk 11:11, Lk 19:41, Jn 12:12
Mt 21:9 The multitudes... cried, Hosanna to son of David! Blessed is he who comes in name of Lord! Hosanna in highest!
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