Jesus Christ
Son of God and Messiah
The central figure of Christianity, whose life, teachings, death, and resurrection form the foundation of Christian faith.
Jesus Christ is the central figure of the Christian faith, believed by Christians to be the incarnate Son of God and the promised Messiah. Born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth, Jesus began His public ministry around age 30, teaching through parables, performing miraculous signs, and gathering disciples. His radical message of God's kingdom, love, and forgiveness challenged religious authorities of His day. After three years of ministry, He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, but according to Christian belief, rose from the dead on the third day. His life, death, and resurrection offer salvation and reconciliation with God to all who believe in Him.
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Timeline
4 BC
Born in Bethlehem
30 AD
Baptism and Ministry Begins
30-33 AD
Public Ministry
33 AD
Last Supper and Arrest
33 AD
Crucifixion
33 AD
Resurrection
33 AD
Ascension
Key Events
Birth in Bethlehem
Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's birthplace.
Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
Baptism and Temptation
At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus was baptized by John and then tested in the wilderness for forty days.
Matthew 3-4, Mark 1, Luke 3-4
Sermon on the Mount
Jesus taught about the kingdom of God, delivering the Beatitudes and reinterpreting the Law with deeper meaning.
Matthew 5-7
Miracles and Healings
Throughout His ministry, Jesus performed numerous miracles, healing the sick, casting out demons, and even raising the dead.
Throughout the Gospels
Last Supper and Betrayal
Jesus shared a final Passover meal with His disciples, instituting communion, before being betrayed by Judas.
Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13-17
Crucifixion
Jesus was sentenced to death under Pontius Pilate and crucified on Golgotha, taking on the sins of the world.
Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19
Resurrection
On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, appearing to His disciples and many others over a forty-day period.
Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20-21
Ascension
After commissioning His disciples to spread the gospel, Jesus ascended to heaven, promising to return.
Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11
Lessons We Can Learn
Sacrificial love
Compassion for the marginalized
Kingdom values over worldly values
Faith that transforms
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Servant leadership
Prayer and dependence on God