Bible Timeline: From Creation to Revelation

Key Events in Biblical History

  • Genesis 1:1-5
  • God created the heavens and the earth
  • Day One: God created Heaven and the Earth, Day and Night.
  • 4.54 billion years ago
Creation of Heaven and Earth
  • Genesis 1:6-8
  • God created the waters and the sky
  • Day Two: God created the expanse to separate the waters and called it Sky.
  • 3.8 billion years ago
Creation of Water and Sky
  • Genesis 1:9-13
  • God created dry land and plants
  • Day Three: God created dry ground, seas, and vegetation.
  • 3 billion years ago
Creation of Land and Vegetation
  • Genesis 1:14-19
  • God created the sun, moon, and stars
  • Day Four: God created lights in the sky to separate day and night.
  • 2 billion years ago
Creation of Sun, Moon, and Stars
  • Genesis 1:20-23
  • God created the creatures of the sea and birds
  • Day Five: God created sea creatures and birds to fill the waters and skies.
  • 1 billion years ago
Creation of Fish and Birds
  • Genesis 1:24-31
  • God created animals and mankind
  • Day Six: God created animals and mankind in His image.
  • 500 million years ago
Creation of Animals and Humans
  • Genesis 2:1-3
  • God rested on the seventh day
  • Day Seven: God rested and blessed the seventh day.
  • End of creation
God resting on the seventh day
  • Genesis 3:1-24
  • The Fall of Man
  • Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden.
  • Date Unknown
The Fall of Man
  • Genesis 4:1-16
  • Cain and Abel
  • Cain killed Abel out of jealousy.
  • Date Unknown
Cain and Abel
  • Genesis 6:9-9:17
  • Noah and the Flood
  • God sent a flood to cleanse the earth but saved Noah and his family.
  • Date Unknown
Noah and the Flood
  • Genesis 11:1-9
  • Tower of Babel
  • God confused languages and scattered people over the earth.
  • Date Unknown
Tower of Babel
  • Genesis 15:1-21
  • God’s Covenant with Abraham
  • God promised Abraham descendants, land, and blessings.
  • Circa 2000 BC
God’s Covenant with Abraham
  • Genesis 22:1-19
  • Sacrifice of Isaac
  • God tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac.
  • Circa 2000 BC
Sacrifice of Isaac
  • Genesis 32:22-32
  • Jacob Wrestles with God
  • Jacob wrestled with God and was renamed Israel.
  • Circa 1900 BC
Jacob Wrestles with God
  • Genesis 37:1-36
  • Joseph Sold by His Brothers
  • Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.
  • Circa 1800 BC
Joseph Sold by His Brothers
  • Genesis 41:1-57
  • Joseph in Egypt
  • Joseph rose to power in Egypt and saved his family from famine.
  • Circa 1800 BC
Joseph in Egypt
  • Exodus 3:1-12
  • The Burning Bush
  • God called Moses to deliver Israel through the burning bush.
  • Circa 1446 BC
The Burning Bush
  • Exodus 20:1-17
  • The Ten Commandments
  • God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
  • Circa 1446 BC
The Ten Commandments
  • Exodus 14:21-31
  • Parting of the Red Sea
  • Moses parted the Red Sea to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
  • Circa 1446 BC
Parting of the Red Sea
  • Ruth 1:16-17
  • Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
  • Ruth showed loyalty to Naomi and journeyed to Bethlehem.
  • Circa 1200 BC
Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
  • Ruth 4:13-22
  • Ruth Marries Boaz
  • Ruth married Boaz, becoming part of the lineage of David and Jesus.
  • Circa 1200 BC
Ruth Marries Boaz
  • Judges 16:1-31
  • Samson and Delilah
  • Samson’s strength was betrayed by Delilah, leading to his downfall.
  • Circa 1100 BC
Samson and Delilah
  • 1 Samuel 17:1-50
  • David Defeats Goliath
  • David defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone.
  • Circa 1000 BC
David and Goliath
  • 2 Samuel 5:1-5
  • David Becomes King of Israel
  • David became king and united the tribes of Israel.
  • Circa 1000 BC
David Becomes King
  • 1 Kings 6:1-38
  • Solomon Builds the Temple
  • King Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem.
  • Circa 960 BC
Solomon Builds the Temple
  • Jonah 1:17-2:10
  • Jonah and the Whale
  • Jonah was swallowed by a great fish after running from God’s command.
  • Circa 760 BC
Jonah and the Whale
  • Esther 4:1-17
  • Esther Saves Her People
  • Esther risked her life to save the Jewish people from extermination.
  • Circa 480 BC
Esther Saves Her People
  • Matthew 1:18-25
  • The Birth of Jesus
  • Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph.
  • Circa 4 BC
The Birth of Jesus
  • Matthew 5:1-12
  • Sermon on the Mount
  • Jesus preached the Beatitudes and key teachings.
  • Circa AD 30
Sermon on the Mount
  • John 19:1-20:31
  • Crucifixion and Resurrection
  • Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead to conquer sin and death.
  • Circa AD 33
Crucifixion and Resurrection
  • Revelation 21:1-8
  • New Heaven and Earth
  • God will create a new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells.
  • Future
New Heaven and Earth
Genesis 1:1-5

God created the heavens and the earth

Day One: God created Heaven and the Earth, Day and Night.

4.54 billion years ago
Creation of Heaven and Earth