The mortal ministry of Jesus Christ — from his birth through his baptism, Galilean and Judean ministries, atonement, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances.
75 events · 8 eras
5 BC – c. AD 12
Infancy & Childhood
The annunciation, nativity, flight to Egypt, return to Nazareth, and the single scene of the boy Jesus at the temple at age 12 — 'Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?'
c. AD 27 – 30
Preparation
John the Baptist's preparatory ministry, the baptism of Jesus, the forty-day fast and temptation, and the calling of the first disciples.
AD 30 – 31
Early Galilean Ministry
The year of popularity. Jesus preaches throughout Galilee, heals multitudes, calls the Twelve, delivers the Sermon on the Mount, and calms the storm.
AD 31 – 32
Later Galilean Ministry
The year of opposition. Growing conflict with the Pharisees. Feeding the 5,000 and 4,000, the bread-of-life discourse, and the Transfiguration. Jesus begins to foretell His passion.
AD 32 – 33
Perean & Judean Ministry
The year of fulfillment. Jesus departs Galilee toward Jerusalem, teaching in parables on the final journey. The raising of Lazarus precedes the final week.
c. April AD 33
Passion Week
Triumphal entry Sunday. Cleansing of the temple Monday. Controversies Tuesday. Last Supper and Gethsemane Thursday. Trials, crucifixion, and burial Friday. The sabbath rest Saturday.
c. April – May AD 33
Resurrection & Ascension
Easter morning, the forty days of post-resurrection appearances, and the ascension from the Mount of Olives.
AD 33 – 34
Post-Ascension Ministry
Events recorded outside the Old World Gospels — the visit of the risen Christ to the Nephites in the Americas (3 Nephi 11–26) and the choosing of twelve Nephite disciples.
