Creation
God created the heavens, the earth, and every living thing. Humanity was made in God’s image and entrusted with caring for creation.
Genesis · The heavens and the earthExplore event →
INTERACTIVE BIBLE TIMELINE
Follow the Bible’s story through time.
Explore 50 defining events from Creation to New Creation. Read the story, open KJV passages, and complete each quick review.
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Adam and Eve in Eden
God placed Adam and Eve in Eden, provided for them, and gave them meaningful work within His good creation.
Genesis · Garden of EdenExplore event →
The Fall
Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit. Sin brought shame, separation, suffering, and death into human experience.
Genesis · Garden of EdenExplore event →
Noah and the Flood
God judged a violent world through the flood while preserving Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark.
Genesis · The ancient worldExplore event →
The Covenant with Noah
After the flood, God established a covenant with Noah and every living creature, placing the rainbow as its sign.
Genesis · Mountains of AraratExplore event →
The Tower of Babel
People gathered to build a city and tower for their own fame. God confused their language and scattered them.
Genesis · BabelExplore event →
God Calls Abraham
God called Abraham to leave his homeland and promised him land, descendants, and blessing for all families of the earth.
Genesis · Haran and CanaanExplore event →
God’s Covenant with Abraham
God formally confirmed His promises to Abraham, assuring him of descendants and a land even while fulfillment seemed impossible.
Genesis · CanaanExplore event →
The Birth of Isaac
Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, fulfilling the promise they had waited many years to receive.
Genesis · CanaanExplore event →
Jacob Becomes Israel
After wrestling through the night, Jacob received the new name Israel and entered a new stage of dependence upon God.
Genesis · PenielExplore event →
Joseph Goes to Egypt
Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, but God remained with him through service, false accusation, and prison.
Genesis · Canaan and EgyptExplore event →
Joseph Preserves His Family
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams, prepared Egypt for famine, and later provided food and safety for his family.
Genesis · EgyptExplore event →
Moses and the Burning Bush
God spoke to Moses from a burning bush and commissioned him to lead Israel out of slavery in Egypt.
Exodus · Mount HorebExplore event →
The Passover
Israel marked their doors with a lamb’s blood and ate the Passover meal as God prepared to deliver them from Egypt.
Exodus · EgyptExplore event →
The Exodus
After the plagues, Pharaoh released Israel and the people departed from generations of slavery.
Exodus · EgyptExplore event →
Crossing the Red Sea
God opened a path through the sea for Israel and defeated the Egyptian army that pursued them.
Exodus · Red SeaExplore event →
The Ten Commandments
At Sinai, God gave Israel commandments that shaped worship, justice, family life, and love of neighbor.
Exodus · Mount SinaiExplore event →
Israel Enters the Promised Land
Under Joshua, Israel crossed the Jordan and began entering the land God had promised to Abraham’s descendants.
Joshua · Jordan River and CanaanExplore event →
The Fall of Jericho
Israel followed God’s unusual instructions around Jericho, and the city’s walls fell after the final shout.
Joshua · JerichoExplore event →
The Time of the Judges
Israel repeatedly turned from God, suffered oppression, cried for help, and was rescued through judges God raised up.
Judges · CanaanExplore event →
Ruth Chooses Faithfulness
Ruth remained with Naomi, embraced Israel’s God, worked faithfully in Bethlehem, and married Boaz.
Ruth · Moab and BethlehemExplore event →
Samuel Hears God’s Call
As a boy serving at the sanctuary, Samuel heard God call his name and responded as Eli instructed.
1 Samuel · ShilohExplore event →
Saul Becomes King
Israel requested a king like surrounding nations, and Saul was anointed as the nation’s first monarch.
1 Samuel · IsraelExplore event →
David and Goliath
Young David confronted Goliath with a sling, trusting the Lord rather than armor or physical strength.
1 Samuel · Valley of ElahExplore event →
David Becomes King
David was anointed king over all Israel, established Jerusalem as his capital, and brought the ark there.
2 Samuel · Hebron and JerusalemExplore event →
God’s Covenant with David
God promised David that his royal house and kingdom would have an enduring future beyond his lifetime.
2 Samuel · JerusalemExplore event →
Solomon Builds the Temple
Solomon built and dedicated the temple in Jerusalem, and God’s glory filled the sanctuary.
1 Kings · JerusalemExplore event →
The Kingdom Divides
After Solomon’s death, harsh leadership and long-standing tensions divided the nation into Israel and Judah.
1 Kings · Israel and JudahExplore event →
Elijah on Mount Carmel
Elijah challenged Baal’s prophets, and God answered his prayer with fire before the watching people.
1 Kings · Mount CarmelExplore event →
Isaiah Foretells the Messiah
Isaiah warned Judah of judgment while announcing hope through a coming Servant, King, and Prince of Peace.
Isaiah · Judah and JerusalemExplore event →
Jeremiah Warns Jerusalem
Jeremiah urged Judah to turn from injustice and idolatry before Babylon’s invasion and Jerusalem’s fall.
Jeremiah · JerusalemExplore event →
The Fall of Jerusalem
Babylon captured Jerusalem, destroyed the temple, and carried many people from Judah into exile.
2 Kings · JerusalemExplore event →
Daniel in Exile
Daniel served foreign rulers without abandoning prayer, wisdom, or loyalty to God.
Daniel · BabylonExplore event →
Esther Protects Her People
Queen Esther risked approaching the king to expose Haman’s plot and seek deliverance for the Jewish people.
Esther · SusaExplore event →
The Return from Exile
Persian king Cyrus permitted Jewish exiles to return, rebuild the temple, and restore worship in Jerusalem.
Ezra · JerusalemExplore event →
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall
Nehemiah organized Jerusalem’s people to rebuild the damaged walls despite opposition and intimidation.
Nehemiah · JerusalemExplore event →
The Birth of Jesus
Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary and was welcomed by shepherds after an angelic announcement.
Luke · BethlehemExplore event →
Jesus Is Baptized
John baptized Jesus in the Jordan, the Spirit descended, and the Father declared His pleasure in the Son.
Matthew · Jordan RiverExplore event →
Jesus Calls His Disciples
Jesus called ordinary people to follow Him, learn His way, and become fishers of men.
Mark · GalileeExplore event →
The Sermon on the Mount
Jesus taught about the kingdom, true righteousness, prayer, love of enemies, trust, and wise obedience.
Matthew · GalileeExplore event →
Jesus’ Miracles
Jesus healed the sick, calmed storms, fed crowds, freed the oppressed, and raised the dead.
Mark · Galilee and JudeaExplore event →
The Transfiguration
Jesus’ appearance shone with glory as Moses and Elijah appeared and the Father told the disciples to hear Him.
Matthew · A high mountainExplore event →
The Last Supper
Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples and gave bread and the cup as signs of the new covenant.
Luke · JerusalemExplore event →
The Crucifixion
Jesus was crucified outside Jerusalem, willingly giving His life after being condemned under Roman authority.
John · Golgotha, JerusalemExplore event →
The Resurrection
On the third day, Jesus rose bodily from the dead and appeared to His followers.
John · JerusalemExplore event →
The Great Commission
The risen Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations, baptize, and teach His commands.
Matthew · GalileeExplore event →
Pentecost and the Church
The Holy Spirit came upon the gathered disciples, Peter preached Christ, and thousands joined the new community.
Acts · JerusalemExplore event →
Paul’s Mission to the Nations
Paul and his coworkers traveled through cities across the Roman world, preaching Christ and establishing churches.
Acts · Roman worldExplore event →
The Gospel Reaches Rome
After trials, storms, and shipwreck, Paul arrived in Rome and proclaimed God’s kingdom while under guard.
Acts · RomeExplore event →
The Hope of New Creation
Scripture ends with God dwelling with His people, wiping away tears, defeating death, and making all things new.
Revelation · New heaven and new earthExplore event →