Further evidence for this length of time can also be found in the Jewish festivals. 4:45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. Once on the mountain, Matthew 17:2 states that Jesus "was transfigured before them; his face shining as the sun, and his garments became white as the light." These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. 7:53 And every man went unto his own house.8:1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.8:2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,8:4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.8:5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?8:6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. And they said, Seven.8:6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before [them]; and they did set [them] before the people.8:7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before [them].8:8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken [meat] that was left seven baskets.8:9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.8:10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. )6:13 And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,6:15 Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,6:16 And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. 26:2 Ye know that after two days is [the feast of] the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. [8][9] Separately, Luke 10:124 relates the Seventy Disciples, where Jesus appoints a larger number of disciples and sends them out in pairs with the Missionary's Mandate to go into villages before Jesus' arrival there. (Also see the Life of Jesus Timeline, andsee the "Passion Week" Timeline.). The purpose of this timeline is to show the harmony of the events found in Matthew, Mark, Luke & John with those found on the Ministry of Jesus Timeline . and Simon Peter all from Bethsaida in Galilee (Jn 1:44), [5] Jesus returns north to widow's son back to life (Lk 7:11), [9] Accompanied by the near Bethany-across-the-Jordan, or Bethabara (Jn 1:28), 3:24 For John was not yet cast into prison. This timeline provides a chronology of Jesus' life and 3-year ministry as found in the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (They were just interested in money, but He wanted to give them something far better; eternal life and real happiness. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:4:18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 4 - 6BC approx. 1 A.D. - March 16, Wednesday. Luke says Jesus was about 30 when his ministry started. 6:29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not [to take thy] coat also. 6:16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. [98] It is also a pivotal episode which starts the chain of events that leads to the crowds seeking Jesus on his Triumphal entry into Jerusalemleading to the decision of Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin to plan to kill Jesus (Crucifixion of Jesus). 4:16). 9:3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This [man] blasphemeth. 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. We should take it point by point, and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing ones. 14:5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 10:20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 6:9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 5:11 Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. art thou come to destroy us? 4:15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. Answer (1 of 27): Jesus' ministry lasted exactly 1260 days, from his baptism until his death. 3:14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.8:25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? [71] The discourse is mostly about judgment and the expected conduct of the followers of Jesus, and the need for vigilance by the followers in view of the coming judgment. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 11:1 Now a certain [man] was sick, [named] Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.11:2 (It was [that] Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. "[63], Commissioning the twelve Apostles relates the initial selection of the twelve Apostles among the disciples of Jesus. The Ministry of Jesus coves the period when Jesus started His public Ministry of about three and a half years were we meet the 12 disciples, those against Jesus and those who supported Jesus, From about a week before his death, this period of His life is covered in the module Easter - Palm Sunday to Passover. 5:25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. 2:1-12) John the Baptist cast into prison; Jesus leaves Judea for Galilee (Mt. 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,2:14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:2:15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;2:16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. Goodacre points to Origen (3rd Century) and Eusebius (4th Century) as the earliest sources for the idea that Jesus' ministry was three and a half years, each of whom take their cues from Daniel to determine the length of Jesus' ministry, but he doesn't get into the details of the passage that governs their timetables. John the Baptist's birth foretold - Luke 1:5-25 2. 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. 6:17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;6:18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. [33], The gospels present John the Baptist's ministry as the precursor to that of Jesus and the Baptism of Jesus as marking the beginning of Jesus' ministry. 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. Since Jesus' ministry lasted 3 years according to the Gospel's record (see below for this date), Jesus' Baptism occurred about October/November, 27 AD. of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.6:25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.6:26 And the king was exceeding sorry; [yet] for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.6:27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,6:28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.6:29 And when his disciples heard [of it], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. 9:33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. John the Baptist begins his public ministry in the Spring of 26 AD with the call to repentance in the region of the Jordon River according to Luke 3:1-14. 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! [6] In this early period, Jesus preaches around Galilee and, in Matthew 4:1820, his first disciples encounter him, begin to travel with him and eventually form the core of the early Church. The birth of Joseph, Joseph and Mary's fourth child - ( The Urantia Book, 123:4.9 ) 1 A.D. - August, Jesus is now seven years old, the age when Jewish children begin their formal education in the synagogue schools. You can also change some of your preferences. The general theme of the discourse is the anticipation of a future community of followers, and the role of his apostles in leading it. [1][7], The Gospel of John includes the Wedding at Cana as the first miracle of Jesus taking place in this early period of ministry, with his return to Galilee. These include Philip, Andrew, In, Jack V. Scarola, "A Chronology of the nativity Era" in, Francis J. Moloney, Daniel J. Harrington, 1998, Last edited on 27 November 2022, at 02:43, last week of the life of Jesus in Jerusalem, New Testament places associated with Jesus, "Bible Gateway passage: Luke 5:3132 New International Version", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ministry_of_Jesus&oldid=1124051716, This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 02:43. It begins with his birth and continues through his post-resurrection appearances. He decides to pass through Samaria, but the people of some Samaritan village do not welcome him. 8:19 Then came to him [his] mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.8:20 And it was told him [by certain] which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.8:21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. 3:9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 5:13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in [that] place. Possibly in the southern part of Galilee bordering Samaria, Jesus joins up with the pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the Passover. [34], John 1:28 specifies the location where John was baptizing as "Bethany beyond the Jordan". It was perhaps in or around Nain where John the Baptists disciples come to him with a question about who he is (Matthew 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35). [86] Luke is specific in describing Jesus in a state of glory, with Luke 9:32 referring to "they saw his glory". (The location of Ephraim is not known with certainty, but has been said to be the modern day town of Taibe (or Taiyibah or Taiyibeh).). At Aenon near Salim, John the Baptist baptizes and continues to point to Jesus as the Messiah (John 3:23-36). [24] Reaching Bethany (Jn 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put [him] in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. Mk 14:3) after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Mt towards Jerusalem for the last time (Mt 20:17; Mk 10:32; 4:47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. The Feasts in John. 4:31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. [90][91], In the Gospel of Matthew, following this episode, Jesus also selects Peter as the leader of the Apostles, and states that "upon this rock, I will build my church". 17:11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.17:12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:17:13 And they lifted up [their] voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.17:14 And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go show yourselves unto the priests. [90] In this assertion, by endorsing both titles as divine revelation, Jesus unequivocally declares himself to be both Christ and the Son of God. 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. The Wilderness The Temptation in the Wilderness (Mat 4:1-11; Mk 1:12, 13; Lk 4:1-13). how long shall I suffer you? 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it to be so] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. 6:3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:6:4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 4:11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 10:26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Then to avoid the dangers in 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep [market] a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 2:7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 6:40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. And he suffered them.8:33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.8:34 When they that fed [them] saw what was done, they fled, and went and told [it] in the city and in the country.8:35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.8:36 They also which saw [it] told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.8:37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.8:38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,8:39 Return to thine own house, and show how great things God hath done unto thee. and are not his sisters here with us? Jesus teaches the Pharisees that he is the gate and the Good Shepherd (John 9:1-10:21). 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Finding a level place along the mountainside, Jesus delivers his famous Sermon on the Mount to the crowds (Matthew 5:1-7:29; Luke 6:17-49). region (Mt 15:39; Mk 8:10). 4:8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) A chronology of Jesus aims to establish a timeline for the events of the life of Jesus. 19:1 And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;19:2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. [35][36] This is not the village Bethany just east of Jerusalem, but the town of Bethabara in Perea. 4:22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. 6:8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. 5:25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. 12:2 But when the Pharisees saw [it], they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. 4:9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? of Lazarus, Jesus returns to Bethany near Jerusalem, and And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.9:15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.9:16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.9:17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. He heals a woman subject to bleeding for 12 years and then raises a synagogue leaders daughter back to life (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56). 3:5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. 2:6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. area, a more detailed map follows: Map - Galilee Area where Jesus Preached and 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. [94] The significance is enhanced by the presence of Elijah and Moses, for it indicates to the apostles that Jesus is the voice of God, and, instead of Elijah or Moses, he should be listened to, by virtue of his filial relationship with God. 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 7:2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand.7:3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.7:4 For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. 4:1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,4:2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)4:3 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?6:38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? In Capernaum, Jesus drives out an impure spirit from a man (Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:33-37). [23] Jesus now travels Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.6:12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.6:13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed [them]. Jesus' birth. Galilee, he crosses by boat to the Magadan/Dalmanutha 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. I cannot get my svg diagram on to this forum, but here is the link to my timeline for discussion. 3:31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. Jesus began His ministry shortly thereafter, so, around AD 29. This short story illustrates the Gospel by showing that Jesus left Heaven, a place of peace and safety, and came to this earth to restore us to the fullness of life. for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.10:22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and [he] to whom the Son will reveal [him].10:23 And he turned him unto [his] disciples, and said privately, Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see:10:24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard [them]. And they went out to see what it was that was done.5:15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.5:16 And they that saw [it] told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and [also] concerning the swine.5:17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.5:18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.5:19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.5:20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all [men] did marvel. 2:6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,2:7 Why doth this [man] thus speak blasphemies? ( Luke 3:23 ) Jesus became the "Messiah", the "Most Holy" when He was anointed by the Holy Spirit at His baptism ( Acts 10:37 , 38 ). 5:21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth [them]; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. (Matthew, Mark and Luke do not refer to this event). temptation (Mt 4:1; Mk 1:12; Lk 4:1), [4] At the River Jordan However, problems start when we try to make St. Johns account fit with the synoptic gospels; big problems. 8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. From the age of about three until the age of about 30 (the beginning of His public ministry), Jesus resides with Joseph (until his death) and Mary in Nazareth, and lives an ordinary life of piety, obedience to Mary and Joseph, and manual labor, as a carpenter at Joseph's side. which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?15:35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard [it], said, Behold, he calleth Elias.15:36 And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put [it] on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.15:37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.15:38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.6:46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.6:48 I am that bread of life.6:49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.6:50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.6:52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?6:53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.6:55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.6:56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.6:57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.6:58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.6:59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.6:60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard [this], said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?6:61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?6:62 [What] and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, [they] are spirit, and [they] are life.6:64 But there are some of you that believe not. 4:27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. The Eternal Word (Jn 1:1-18). Jesus goes toCapernaum and makes it his headquarters for ministry in Galilee (Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:31-32). (The exact location of the Sermon on the Mount is not given in Scripture. 12:7 But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. Jesus returns to Perea and teaches in the region John the Baptist had been baptizing over two and a half years earlier (John 10:40-42). overnight in Bethany on the Mount of Olives (Mt 21:17-18; He also spends this time teaching about not causing others to sin (Matthew 18:6-11; Mark 9:42-50), rewards in the kingdom of heaven (Mark 9:38-41), confronting sin in fellow believers and leading them toward repentance (Matthew 18:12-35), and the cost of following him (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62). 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. While the Jewish leaders were looking for Jesus at the Festival of Tabernacles, the people whisper and debate about Jesus (John 7:11-13). [69] Following this, Jesus begins to speak to the crowds about the Baptist. You will be able to walk with Jesus through what is now called Holy Week and observe on each successive day or evening where he went, what he did, what opposition he endured, what he taught, what he suffered, how he felt, and what exactly happened on Easter Sunday. 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to Egypt for safety from King Herods plot to murder the boy Jesus (Matthew 2:13-18). [2][24][25][26] One approach, based on combining information from the Gospel of Luke with historical data about Emperor Tiberius yields a date around 2829 AD/CE, while a second independent approach based on statements in the Gospel of John along with historical information from Josephus about the Temple in Jerusalem leads to a date around AD 2729. John records three Passover events during Jesus' ministry ( John 2:13, 6:4, 11:55 ). how then doth he now see?9:20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:9:21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.9:22 These [words] spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.9:23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.9:24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.9:25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner [or no], I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.9:26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? 4:24 And he said, Verily, I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. 5:12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? 1 Corinthians 3:11. 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell. When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press [thee], and sayest thou, Who touched me?8:46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.8:47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.8:48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.8:49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's [house], saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.8:50 But when Jesus heard [it], he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.8:51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.8:52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.8:53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.8:54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.8:55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.8:56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. [12][13][14][15] These episodes begin in Caesarea Philippi, just north of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of the final journey to Jerusalem which ends in the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. [7][55] The Sermon on the Mount, which covers chapters 5, 6 and 7 of the Gospel of Matthew, is the first of the Five Discourses of Matthew and is the longest piece of teaching from Jesus in the New Testament. 9:8 But when the multitude saw [it], they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. [23], Luke 3:23 states that Jesus was "about 30 years of age" at the start of his ministry. It seems that from here Jesus traveled northward to meet up with Jewish pilgrims going from Galilee to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. *Click on the numbered dot to read the account from the Gospels. [84], Later in this period, at about the middle of each of the three Synoptic Gospels, two related episodes mark a turning point in the ministry of Jesus: the Confession of Peter and the Transfiguration of Jesus. ", "When the Savior began His ministry, the popular conception of the Messiah and His work was such as wholly unfitted the people to receive Him. 16:8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any [man]; for they were afraid. When he finds rejection in Samaria, the disciples want to call fire down. 9 Hasmonaean Palace. 4:5). 3:26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all [men] come to him. John the Baptist begins his ministry of preparing people for the coming of the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:19-28). 4:13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 23:38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. For six thousand years the floods and tempests of satanic wrath have beaten upon the Rock of our salvation; but it stands unmoved." Jesus once again travels and preaches throughout Galilee (Luke 8:1-3). (Matthew, Mark and Luke make no mention of this.). Capernaum: The Center of Jesus' Ministry The small fishing village of Capernaum was established by the Hasmoneans in the second century BCE along the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. or, What shall we drink? Mark, Luke, John rearranged by Subject & in Date order, Interlude - [20], The gospel accounts place the beginning of Jesus' ministry in the countryside of Roman Judea, near the River Jordan. 20:6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,20:7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 1:40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 6:6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/JBPhillips.htm. (Mt 8:5; Lk 7:2), [8] Jesus continues Jesus' public ministry lasted between 3 and 3.5 years. 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put [his] hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.19:15 And he laid [his] hands on them, and departed thence. 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. During this tour of preaching and teaching, Jesus is accused of being demon-possessed, confronted by his family, and a miraculous sign is demanded of him (Matthew 12:22-50; Mark 3:20-35; Luke 8:19-21). 11:47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? 5:42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Follow the sequence of what Jesus did, endured, and taught in those closing days of his Passion to redeem you. (Mt 15:32; Mk 8:1), [11] Reaching the Sea of In this early period, Jesus' reputation begins to spread throughout Galilee. 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. I agree, and so do a lot of commentaries and people who attempt to harmonize the gospels. Once again Jesus returns to Capernaum, where he heals a centurions servant (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10). . 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Based on prophecy and parables A period of 3.5 years can be inferred. 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh harvest? Any place that event is mentionedin the 4 Gospels will be listed, then quoted. 9:32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. he blesses the little children (Mt 19:13, Mk 10:13; Lk 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. A mountainside between Capernaum and Gennesaret has historically been the most recognized possibility.). but where [are] the nine?17:18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.17:19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.8:27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 8 Herod's Palace. His birth is heralded by angels, and he is visited by shepherds (Luke 2:1-20). 23:45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. During this time, Jesus teaches the people of this region about entering the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30), his impending death in Jerusalem (Luke 13:31-35), compassion and humility (Luke 14:1-14), not rejecting the invitation to eternal life (Luke 14:15-24), willingness to put God above anyone and anything (Luke 14:25-35), compassion for the lost (Luke 15:1-32), focusing on God and Gods Word (Luke 16:1-31), and the importance of forgiveness and a faith-filled attitude of service to God (Luke 17:1-10). And there was a division among them.9:17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? The Bible does not tell us precisely how long the Lord's earthly ministry lasted. Only a short one year ministry works. 7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. The gospels in the New Testament record 42 miracles Jesus performed during His short time of ministry. Map of the Last Passover and Death of Jesus. across the Sea of Galilee (Mt 14:22; Mk 6:45), Jesus While the Gospel of John refers to two actual passovers, one at the beginning of Jesus's ministry and the second at the end of Jesus's ministry. 16:13 And they went and told [it] unto the residue: neither believed they them. [6] The disciples return [49] The early teachings of Jesus result in his rejection at his hometown when in Luke 4:1630 Jesus says in a Synagogue: "No prophet is acceptable in his own country" and the people reject him. 7 Fortress of Antonia. 5:28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. Landing in the region Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:19-28 John the Baptist Begins Preaching Ministry At 30 This is the 30th birthday of John the Baptist. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.15:25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.15:26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and cast [it] to dogs.15:27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.15:28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! Jesustravels through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee, and eventually to the Decapolis. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19-23). 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.9:3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.9:4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.9:5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.9:6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. Capernaum from their mission (Mk 6:30, Luke 9:10), [5] From Capernaum, they walking on the water to join them (Mt 14:25; Mk 6:48; Jn [10] In the Decapolis he 5:11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. The return of Jesus to Galilee follows the arrest of John the Baptist. 3:32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. Bethsaida (Lk 9:10). And immediately the leprosy departed from him. He teaches them about his authority and the Scriptures that testify about him (John 5:31-47). 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. While he teaches them about who he is, the Jewish leaders dispute Jesus claims. 2 The Temple. After his disciples return, Jesus takes them across the Sea of Galilee to Bethsaida. From here, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the final week before his death (Luke 19:28). 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. [The traditional location of the Mount of Transfiguration has been Mt. 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. 6:6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. This account places Jesus in Jerusalem at least five times just in the three year length of His ministry. When it gets late, Jesus has compassion on them and miraculously feeds them all using five loaves of bread and two fish. That leaves Nisan 14: April 7, A.D. 30; and April 3, A.D. 33; Note that the former date supports the idea of a one-year ministry, and the latter, the three-year ministry. Here he raises Jairus' Jesus Ministry Mission. The Bible records 35 miracles performed by Jesus during His three years of public ministry. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. [96][97], Addressing his apostles in Matthew 18:18, Jesus states: "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven". Jerusalem (Jn 11:54), [22] He then crosses the 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Jesus travels And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.17:15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,17:16 And fell down on [his] face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.17:17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? Privacy Policy. These miracles range from walking on water to raising people from the dead. And they took Jesus, and led [him] away. When do you think he was crucified? Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Accordingly, he entered upon his eventful school life at Nazareth. 6:7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 7:6 Then Jesus went with them. 3:25 Then there arose a question between [some] of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 5:47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? Scholars that support a three-year ministry, such as Kstenberger state that the Gospel of John simply provides a more detailed account. 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