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Dates, Times & Seasons

Placing Scripture's people and events on a timeline, from the patriarchs to Pentecost, and the sacred calendar that shaped Israel's year.

Cornerstone Guide

When Was Jesus Born?

The traditional December 25th date isn't what the Gospels point to. A look at the year, the season, and what Scripture actually says about the timing of Jesus's birth.

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Section 1

Life Spans of Key Figures

9 articles
When Did Moses Live? When Did Abraham Live? When Did Adam and Eve Live? When Did Noah Live? When Did Job Live? When Did Solomon Live? When Did David Live? When Did Jonah Live? When Did the Biblical Prophets Live
Section 2

Old Testament Timeline & Events

10 articles
How many years were the Israelites in Egypt? How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness? How many years did the judges rule? How many years did the kings of Israel reign? How many years between Old Testament and New Testament? When Did the Flood Happen? When Did the Exodus Happen? When Did Moses Receive the Ten Commandments? How Long Did Joseph Live in Egypt? How Long Were the Israelites in Babylon?
Section 3

The Life & Ministry of Jesus

10 articles
When Was Jesus Born? Year, Date, and What the Bible Says When Was Jesus Born According to the Bible? How old was Jesus when he began his ministry? How many days between Resurrection and Ascension? When Did Jesus Live? When Did the Crucifixion Happen? When Did the Resurrection Happen? When Did the Ascension Happen? How Long Was Jesus’ Ministry? What Year Did Jesus Die?
Section 4

The Early Church & the Apostles

5 articles
How many years did Paul travel on missionary journeys? When Did Pentecost Happen? When Did Paul Write His Letters? When Did Paul Convert? When Did the Second Temple Get Destroyed?
Section 5

Festivals & Sacred Time

10 articles
What is the first month mentioned in the Bible? What are the Jewish Festivals in the bible? What Is Passover in the Bible? Meaning, Date, and Significance What Is the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the Bible? What Is the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) in the Bible? What Is the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) in the Bible? What Is the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) in the Bible? What Is the Feast of Booths (Sukkot) in the Bible? What Is Purim in the Bible? Is Hanukkah in the Bible? The Feast of Dedication Explained
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